Mapping Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem – A Strategic Report by the African Development Bank

📊 Mapping Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem – A Strategic Report by the African Development Bank

Commissioned by the African Development Bank, this report provides a detailed diagnostic of Egypt’s startup landscape—offering actionable insights for policymakers, funders, and ecosystem builders.

🔍 Key Areas Mapped:

🧠 Awareness & Mindset Development
📚 Entrepreneurship Education
💸 Access to Finance
🚀 Incubation & Acceleration Support

🏗️ What’s Inside:

• 📌 100+ ecosystem actors profiled across Egypt

• 📍 Cairo remains dominant—rural and underserved areas lack adequate support

• 🚺 Some programs specifically target women and marginalized groups

• 💸 Access to capital remains a major bottleneck

• 🧪 Leading incubators featured: Flat6Labs, AUC V-Lab, EdVentures, Falak

• 🏛️ Policy recommendations address gaps in education, media, and outreach

• 🌐 Frameworks inspired by GEM, WBG, and global benchmarks

• 📎 Annexes include organizational listings and intervention strategies

This is a must-read toolkit for anyone designing or funding interventions across Egypt’s entrepreneurial pipeline—from ideation to growth.

Mapping Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem – A Strategic Report by the African Development Bank