Our mission is to drive the growth of the entrepreneurial, creative, and social innovation ecosystem by empowering youth, women, and early-stage ventures through tailored programs, funding access, and development support.
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Cinematech Incubator.
CinemaTech is the first entrepreneurial track aiming to uplift the entertainment industry by injecting technological solutions in the industry and its supporting functions to open a realm of opportunities and possibilities.
CinemaTech™ holds two intellectual property rights for its pioneering model integrating technology startups into the filmmaking ecosystem and introducing a startup pitching platform within film festivals, including the El Gouna Film Festival.
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Gemini Africa and WPDI Renew Partnership to Empower Youth and Build Sustainable Livelihoods in South Sudan
Gemini Africa and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) have renewed their strategic partnership to empower youth and women in South Sudan through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and peacebuilding initiatives. Together, the partnership is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, strengthening local communities, and fostering long-term economic resilience across the region.
Creative Maker Programme – 3rd Edition Launches in Cairo
The Cairo Bootcamp of the Creative Maker Programme – 3rd Edition brought together creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and innovators for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and business development.
Gemini Africa and WPDI Renew Partnership to Empower Youth and Build Sustainable Livelihoods in South Sudan
Gemini Africa and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) have renewed their strategic partnership to empower youth and women in South Sudan through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and peacebuilding initiatives. Together, the partnership is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, strengthening local communities, and fostering long-term economic resilience across the region.
Creative Maker Programme – 3rd Edition Launches in Cairo
The Cairo Bootcamp of the Creative Maker Programme – 3rd Edition brought together creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and innovators for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and business development.
We implement targeted programs that prioritize women and youth—particularly those from underserved communities—building pathways to economic independence.
Powering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creative economy for lasting social impact.
We design and implement innovative development programs for underserved communities—fostering economic growth and social sustainability through mentorship, investment access, and market linkages.
Creatives of Tomorrow is a program by Gemini Africa, in partnership with NCW, NCCM, and UNICEF Egypt, designed to empower Egyptian youth to transform their creativity, ideas, and personal experiences into real social impact.
Through storytelling, filmmaking, and creative expression, participants will gain the tools and knowledge to understand social issues, collaborate effectively with others, and develop impactful projects that inspire empathy, spark conversations, and drive change.
Gemini Upper Egypt Social Entrepreneurship Incubator Program
The Gemini Upper Egypt Social Entrepreneurship Incubator is a flagship capacity-building and incubation program supporting social enterprises and MSMEs across underserved communities in Upper Egypt. Implemented in partnership with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, the program delivers localized, impact-driven entrepreneurship support tailored to local needs.
Gemini Upper Egypt Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator
The Upper Egypt Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator is a high-impact growth program designed to support early-stage and post-incubation social enterprises in Upper Egypt through an intensive and structured acceleration journey. g from early-stage readiness to scaling, market expansion, and long-term financial sustainability, with a strong focus on refining business models, validating market fit, and strengthening founders’ capacities in operations, fundraising, and growth strategy.
Gemini Africa and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) have renewed their strategic partnership to empower youth and women in South Sudan through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and peacebuilding initiatives.
From idea to impact this is what the journey looks like. Meet Mohamed El Khouly, one of our success stories from the Upper Egypt Incubator. Through his startup ECOCARBON, he is producing charcoal for renewable energy and active carbon for manufacturing—driving sustainable solutions with real market value. With the support of Gemini Africa, Mohamed refined his business model, strengthened his strategy, and took his venture to the next level.
Tough questions. Sharp answers. Zero room for hesitation. That’s what pitching day looked like for our Round 3 startups
A fun moment with our partners from Mars at the Upper Egypt Incubator – Round 3 Pitching Day, Because building startups should always come with a few great moments too!
Laila Hosny from Sawiris Foundation for Social Development reminded us why we do this: supporting entrepreneurs, creating opportunities, and building stronger communities across Upper Egypt.
A powerhouse panel shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Upper Egypt. We were proud to have an exceptional judging panel: Malak Wahba – Public & Government Affairs Advisor, ExxonMobil Egypt Mays Abou Hegab – Deputy Executive Director, Sawiris Foundation Adly Thoma – Chairman & CEO, Gemini Africa | Founder of CinemaTech Shams Eweis – Senior Corporate Affairs Manager, Egypt, North Africa & Levant, Mars Bringing together cross-sector expertise, sharp insights, and real-world experience, they challenged our founders, refined their thinking, and elevated every pitch.
Celebrating the winners of the Gemini Upper Egypt Incubator – Cohort 3 1st Place: Insight Learn 2nd Place: iBikia 3rd Place: Pottery Hub From ideas to impact, these startups stood out for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to creating real change in their communities. And this is just the beginning
At the Upper Egypt Incubator Exhibition, Sally Guindy, Country Director at Mars Egypt, takes a closer look at the innovative products developed by emerging startups.
Part of the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa teams who will bring the “Art for Humanity” partnership to life—turning vision into action and impact into lasting change.
Mr. Mohsen Sarhan and Mr. Adly Thoma celebrate the signing of the “Art for Humanity” partnership between the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa.
Gemini Africa officially launched "Art for Humanity" through a strategic partnership between the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa. Together, we will use photography and storytelling to amplify voices, inspire empathy, and celebrate humanity across Egypt.
From powerful pitches to a vibrant exhibition floor, the Third Cohort Pitching Event was a true reflection of Upper Egypt’s entrepreneurial spirit.
The Gemini Upper Egypt Third Cohort Pitching Event showcased the region’s growing pipeline of high-potential startups.
The exhibition floor was buzzing. From creative solutions to market-ready products, our startups showcased months of hard work, passion, and progress—right in front of our partners, judges, and guests.
Our CEO, Mr. Adly Thoma, speaking at the GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, presenting the participating startups and reflecting on how CinemaTech came to life.
At our GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, superstar and actress Sherine Reda shared her remarks on the incredible startups shaping the future of the creative industry.
A special moment from our GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, with actor Asser Yassin, actor Nour El Nabawy, actress Dina El Sherbiny, and Eng. Naguib Sawiris engaging with the participating startups and championing innovation across the creative industry.
A proud moment with the winning startups of the GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event — celebrating bold ideas, innovation, and the future of the creative industry.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event, where promising startups showcased their ideas to Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event, where promising startups showcased bold ideas and creative solutions to Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event.
Highlights from the GFF 2024 Edition
Highlights from the GFF
Gemini Africa and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) have renewed their strategic partnership to empower youth and women in South Sudan through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and peacebuilding initiatives.
From idea to impact this is what the journey looks like. Meet Mohamed El Khouly, one of our success stories from the Upper Egypt Incubator. Through his startup ECOCARBON, he is producing charcoal for renewable energy and active carbon for manufacturing—driving sustainable solutions with real market value. With the support of Gemini Africa, Mohamed refined his business model, strengthened his strategy, and took his venture to the next level.
Tough questions. Sharp answers. Zero room for hesitation. That’s what pitching day looked like for our Round 3 startups
A fun moment with our partners from Mars at the Upper Egypt Incubator – Round 3 Pitching Day, Because building startups should always come with a few great moments too!
Laila Hosny from Sawiris Foundation for Social Development reminded us why we do this: supporting entrepreneurs, creating opportunities, and building stronger communities across Upper Egypt.
A powerhouse panel shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Upper Egypt. We were proud to have an exceptional judging panel: Malak Wahba – Public & Government Affairs Advisor, ExxonMobil Egypt Mays Abou Hegab – Deputy Executive Director, Sawiris Foundation Adly Thoma – Chairman & CEO, Gemini Africa | Founder of CinemaTech Shams Eweis – Senior Corporate Affairs Manager, Egypt, North Africa & Levant, Mars Bringing together cross-sector expertise, sharp insights, and real-world experience, they challenged our founders, refined their thinking, and elevated every pitch.
Celebrating the winners of the Gemini Upper Egypt Incubator – Cohort 3 1st Place: Insight Learn 2nd Place: iBikia 3rd Place: Pottery Hub From ideas to impact, these startups stood out for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to creating real change in their communities. And this is just the beginning
At the Upper Egypt Incubator Exhibition, Sally Guindy, Country Director at Mars Egypt, takes a closer look at the innovative products developed by emerging startups.
Part of the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa teams who will bring the “Art for Humanity” partnership to life—turning vision into action and impact into lasting change.
Mr. Mohsen Sarhan and Mr. Adly Thoma celebrate the signing of the “Art for Humanity” partnership between the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa.
Gemini Africa officially launched "Art for Humanity" through a strategic partnership between the Egyptian Food Bank and Gemini Africa. Together, we will use photography and storytelling to amplify voices, inspire empathy, and celebrate humanity across Egypt.
From powerful pitches to a vibrant exhibition floor, the Third Cohort Pitching Event was a true reflection of Upper Egypt’s entrepreneurial spirit.
The Gemini Upper Egypt Third Cohort Pitching Event showcased the region’s growing pipeline of high-potential startups.
The exhibition floor was buzzing. From creative solutions to market-ready products, our startups showcased months of hard work, passion, and progress—right in front of our partners, judges, and guests.
Our CEO, Mr. Adly Thoma, speaking at the GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, presenting the participating startups and reflecting on how CinemaTech came to life.
At our GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, superstar and actress Sherine Reda shared her remarks on the incredible startups shaping the future of the creative industry.
A special moment from our GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event, with actor Asser Yassin, actor Nour El Nabawy, actress Dina El Sherbiny, and Eng. Naguib Sawiris engaging with the participating startups and championing innovation across the creative industry.
A proud moment with the winning startups of the GFF CinemaTech Pitching Event — celebrating bold ideas, innovation, and the future of the creative industry.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event, where promising startups showcased their ideas to Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event, where promising startups showcased bold ideas and creative solutions to Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers.
Highlights from the Oriental Weavers pitching event.
