Open Calls And Opportunities for Egyptian Startups
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ITIDA Global Innovation Mission – Japan 2026\r\n\r\nWho it’s for: Innovative Egyptian technology startups that are market-ready (Seed to Series B stages). Ideal candidates are those looking to expand globally, specifically into the Japanese market. \r\nWhat it offers: Joining the official Egyptian delegation to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, participation in the Egyptian pavilion, curated business meetings with Japanese stakeholders, full travel funding by JICA, and mentorship to support market entry and investment opportunities in Japan.\r\n\r\nBy: The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).\r\n\r\nDeadline: January 26, 2026\r\n\r\nApply Here https://itida.gov.eg/English/Programs/Project-NINJA/Pages/default.aspx\r\n\r\nAUC Venture Lab Accelerator- Cycle 26\r\n\r\nWho it’s for: Early-stage Egyptian startups with a working MVP and initial traction in high-growth tech fields (AI, Fintech, Health tech, Green Tech, etc.). Eligible teams are led by committed, tenacious founders with scalable and innovative business models.\r\nWhat it offers: A zero-equity, 3-month intensive program focused on investment readiness, offering pitch deck refinement, fundraising clinics, direct access to 165+ mentors and coaches, an elite AUC network, and a Demo Day to pitch to top VCs and angel investors.\r\nBy: AUC Venture Lab Accelerator \r\nDeadline: 27 January\r\n\r\nApply Here https://gust.com/programs/auc-venture-lab-accelerator-spring-26 \r\n\r\nGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey\r\n\r\nWhat it offers: a ten-week program, mentorship and support from the best of Google and global mentor network in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android and Google Play, Web, Product Strategy, and Marketing.\r\nWho it’s for: startups from Middle East, North Africa and Turkey\r\nBy: Google for Startups\r\nDeadline: 30 Jan 2026\r\n\r\nApply Here https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/middle-east-north-africa-turkey/?utm_source=Linkedin-&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=GFSA_Open_Applications_Announcement&utm_content=FY25-Q4\r\n\r\nInnoStart Electronics is a pre-incubation program\r\nWhat it offers: full technical and business support to help you develop your product and enter the market\r\nWho it’s for: If you have a project idea or are working on an early-stage product and want to take it to a professional level.\r\nBy: EME – Egypt Makes Electronics\r\nApply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsOcMghNUUdUpEJn_U0ueWf1aUGUGtuX7aHKCFnnWoeccIMA/viewform\r\n\r\nGREET - Matchmaking Initiative (Round 2)\r\n\r\nWho it’s for: Industrial companies in Egypt seeking support to transition toward a green economy(e.g., energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling, and preparing for access to green financing).• What it offers: Non-financial technical support including identifying green investment opportunities, networking with financiers offering green funding (e.g., low-interest or partial-grant financing), and help preparing feasibility studies.\r\nBy: Chemonics Egypt Consultants and GIZ, in collaboration with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\r\nDeadline: 4 Feb 2026\r\nApply https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=avrDopl3l0WOtmeG27ygkX4bFv0Ml7dOtRJoZXko8UJUQVVDQzZESEdYNFNFTkcxNUQzQzVGSUlJTy4u\r\n\r\nQualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026\r\n\r\nWho it’s for: Early-stage startups (Pre-seed to Seed) that are legally registered and operating in Africa. The program is specifically for those building hardware or deep-tech solutions using advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, IoT, or Edge Computing.\r\nWhat it offers: Equity-Free Support, Financial Benefits, IP Protection, Expert Mentorship, Global Visibility.\r\nBy: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.\r\nDeadline: February 15, 2026\r\nApply https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa#overview\r\n\r\nCall for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity (Pan-African)\r\n\r\nWhat it offers: venture-building support, mentorship, access to networks and catalytic funding of up to 120,000 USD, with a clear focus on scaling circular plastic solutions across African contexts.\r\nWho it’s for: Ideas seeks ambitious, science-driven and scalable solutions addressing plastic waste in Africa.\r\nBy: OceanHub Africa\r\nDeadline: 15 Feb 2026\r\nApply https://www.notion.so/oceanhubafrica/Call-for-Bold-Ideas-in-Plastic-Circularity-Pan-African-2cc7323557b981629d47deeeeaea1964\r\n\r\nEGYPES 2026 Start-Up Pitch Competition\r\n\r\nWhat it offers: the opportunity to showcase your innovations, gain insights from industry leaders, and connect with investors, partners, and fellow disruptors driving transformation in the energy sector.\r\nWho it’s for: Egyptian startups and SMEs shaping the future of energy.\r\nBy: EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show\r\nEvent date: 30 March- 1 April 2026\r\nApply https://www.egypes.com/innovation-ai-hub-brochure/