March Edition: Open Calls And Opportunities for Egyptian Startups
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Sustainability Innovation Award 2026
- What it offers: Hands-on training to strengthen your idea. Expert guidance to help you save time and grow faster. Opportunity for financial support to move from idea to execution. Networking and new market opportunities.
- Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs and Professionals from Alexandria and the Delta to turn innovative ideas into real success stories | Ages 18–35
- By: Icealex
- Apply
VMS Accelerate Egypt
- What it offers: a 3‑month accelerator designed to sharpen your fundamentals, build real traction, and get closer to regional growth with a founder‑first program.
- Who it’s for: a Seed+ startup and ready to scale beyond your current market.
- By: VMS
- Apply
EBRD's Star Venture Programme
- What it offers: provides high-potential startups and accelerators with the tools and expertise needed to succeed, and collaborates with governments, corporations and venture capital (VC) funds to build innovative entrepreneurial ecosystems across the EBRD’s regions.
- Who it’s for: The program is currently accepting applications from high-potential startups in Egypt.
- By: EBRD
- Deadline: 31 March 2026
- Apply
ARIA Meetup- Pitching Corner
- What it offers: Direct access to ARIA Ventures support & funding opportunities. Real feedback from seasoned deep-tech leaders. A room full of potential collaborators, co-founders & investors.
- Who it’s for: Early-stage deep-tech founders building in: AI & Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), ICT, Cybersecurity, Robotics & Automation.
- By: Aria Ventures
- Date: 9 April 2026
- Apply
HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition
- What it offers: HICOOL is one of the leading global entrepreneurship competitions, providing significant prize funding, access to investors, and support for entering the Chinese innovation ecosystem.
- Who it’s for: innovative startups from around the world.
- By: GITP
- Deadline: 10 April 2026
- Apply
Scale UP Program
- What it offers: Help startups move from early growth to bankable and scalable businesses. Tailored banking solutions with zero minimum balance and digital-first services. Access to credit models designed for startups. Advisory support to improve bankability, governance, and growth readiness.
- Who it’s for: Registered startups or startups in the process of registration. Early to growth-stage businesses with strong growth potential. Founders seeking a long-term banking and growth partner, not just an account.
- By: Startup Factory & ADCB
- Deadline: 10 April 2026
- Apply
Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026
- What it offers: a 6-month acceleration and €25,000 cash prize
- Who it’s for: women founders building proven solutions in health and food security.
- By: Bayer Foundation
- Deadline: before 13 April 2026
- Apply
Africa's Business Heroes 2026
- What it offers: find the founders solving Africa's biggest problems and give them the resources to scale.
- Who it’s for: African entrepreneurs
- By: Africa's Business Heroes
- Deadline: 28 April 2026
- Apply