Upper Egypt Accelerator

This program, in cooperation with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, aims to accelerate startups with social impact in Upper Egypt to support them through their journey of growth.

Gemini Upper Egypt Accelerator targets
startups and MSMEs in 6 governorates
[Minya – Assiut – Sohag – Qena – Luxor – Aswan].

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Program Details

Gemini Upper Egypt Accelerator targets startups and MSMEs in Upper Egypt governorates offering them an opportunity to grow by developing their products/services, giving them access to market, preparing them to meet investors and enhancing their business skills!

The program spans over the duration of 4 months and offers the following:

  1. Startup/MSME growth acceleration
  2. Magnification of social impact
  3. Engagement with corporate partners
  4. Preparation for investment readiness
  5. Access to BDS and legal support
  6. Networking with business and technical experts

In addition to the technical and business mentorship offered throughout the program activities, Gemini Upper Egypt Accelerator will provide the participating startups and MSMEs with one-to-one coaching aiming to support them through the implementation of the acquired knowledge on their specific business models.

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Who can participate

1. Age: 21 – 40.

2. Gender: all.

3. Founding team: 2 founders (preferable).

4. Stage: Prototype or MVP.

5. Must have a revenue-generating business model.

6. Must have a social impact (inclusion, providing job opportunities, providing a vital product or service … etc)

7. Provide a novel product/service.

8. From Upper Egypt governorates (Al Minyah – Assuit – Sohag).

9. Able to commit to the program online and offline.

Program Timeline

Group 1277 (1)
18, January, 2024
Applications Opening
Group 1277 (1)
04, February, 2024
Applications Closing
Group 1277 (1)
08, February, 2024
Shortlisting Startups
Group 1277 (1)
11, February, 2024
Coaching & Mentorship
Group 1277 (1)
19, May, 2024
Pitching Preparation
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To be announced
Final competition

WHAT ARE THE 3 MS?

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Matchmaking
Providing access and networking opportunities with relevant partners.
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Mentorship
Walking the growth journey with participating startups through training and one to one coaching.
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Money
Awarding monetary prizes by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (EGP 60K).

Program Partners

Why Participate?
#UpperEgyptAccelerator

MENTORSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORK EXPANSION ARE SOME OF THE FEW REASONS YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE!