Upper Egypt Incubator

This program, in cooperation with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, aims to support startups with social impact in Upper Egypt to walk them through the journey of growth from the early stages to market readiness.

Uplift for Upper Egypt – Phase II will be launched in two phases targeting the governorates of Qena, Luxor and Aswan, followed by Minya, Assiut and Sohag.

Dont miss the chance to join!!

Upper Egypt Incubator - Post 01
Program Details

Gemini Upper Egypt Incubator targets startups in Upper Egypt governorates offering them a multitude of business workshops, tailored trainings, coaching sessions, networking events, and the opportunity to join the Gemini Alumni Network Group (GANG)!

The program spans over the duration of 4 months and includes the following specialized modules:
1. Financial plans and projections.

2. Digital Marketing and branding.

3. Social Impact - SDGs - Legal Affairs.

4. Design thinking and problem solutions.

5. Business Model and Value proposition.

6. Pitching and Proposal writing.

7. Team building and management.

Following the business bootcamp, startups will join a tailored coaching program with defined goals matching their exact needs to ensure they make the best out of the delivered trainings and that they can implement it practically on their startups.

Upper Egypt Incubator - Post 02
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.

Timeline

01, April, 2023
resume (1)
Applications opening
01, June, 2023
skills (1)
Applications closing
05, June, 2023
like (1)
Shortlisting startups
08, June, 2023
army
Bootcamp kick-off
20, July, 2023
phase 2
Internal pitching
To be announced
1st demo
Final competition

WHAT ARE THE 3 MS?

Matchmaking
Matchmaking
Providing access and networking opportunities with relevant partners.
Mentorship
Mentorship
Walking the growth journey with participating startups through training and one to one coaching.
Money
Money
Awarding monetary prizes by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (EGP 60K).
Why Participate?
#Uplift4UpperEgypt
MENTORSHIP, EXPOSURE, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORK EXPANSION ARE SOME OF THE FEW REASONS YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE!