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MIT Enterprise Forum Announces Winners of 13th Arab Startup Competition

You Can Now Apply to StartEgypt’s Cycle-5 Incubator Programme

The programme led by StartEgypt will be open to Egyptian entrepreneurs in Cairo, Alexandria and Assiut.

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25/06/2020 15:20

Egyptian entrepreneurial platform StartEgypt has launched their Cycle-5 startup incubator programme. The programme spans 3 months, and gives Egyptian entrepreneurs in Cairo, Alexandria and Assiut the chance to take part in extensive training to help strengthen innovation focused on social impact.

Cycle-5 will guide aspiring entrepreneurs to also gain market traction within their respective industries, and boost their chances of investment within their early quarters. The programme is open to startups at all stages in a myriad of industries including education, agriculture, finance, healthcare, renewable energy and social work, among others.

Applications are open until July 7th. You can apply now right here. 




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