Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards Returns for Its Fifth Edition at the GEM

In just four years, Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) has grown into the country’s most recognized stage for celebrating entrepreneurial achievement. Founded by Amr Mansi, CEO of ievents, the awards have honored over 180 entrepreneurs across industries ranging from fintech and logistics to fashion, arts, and sustainability. They have generated more than 140 million media impressions, drawn ministers and business leaders into the fold, and helped channel over USD 137 million in investment inflows into Egypt’s innovation economy.

Each edition is guided by an advisory board and juries that bring together some of the country’s most prominent business leaders, investors, and executives. Their involvement has reinforced the awards’ reputation as a platform with real influence and distinction, ensuring winners are celebrated at the highest levels of Egypt’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Now entering its milestone fifth edition, EEA is set to return to the Grand Egyptian Museum on November 21st, 2025. The ceremony will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and cultural figures for an evening that reflects the rising influence of Egypt’s startup ecosystem.

Applications are open through EEA’s official website from September 9th to October 4th, 2025. Entrepreneurs from across the country are invited to compete in categories that mirror the breadth of Egypt’s business landscape, from disruptive early-stage ventures to established enterprises scaling their impact.

For Egyptian founders, recognition at EEA has become a powerful marker of credibility and visibility. The awards offer more than a trophy: they create opportunities for mentorship, investment, and collaboration, while amplifying the voices driving innovation and growth.