Post’s highlights: DXwand, an AI startup operating out of Cairo, Egypt, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has received $4 million in Series A funding to expand further in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Two Middle East investors — Shorooq Partners in UAE and Algebra Ventures in Egypt — Read more…
These Egyptian startups have been tackling some of the country’s most pressing environmental issues to mitigate climate change. Let’s delve into the burgeoning landscape of Egyptian startups leading the charge towards sustainability in the MENA region. highlighting a diverse array of innovative ventures dedicated to tackling pressing environmental issues through Read more…
Dive into the world of solar innovation with Mecha Solar Egypt! 🌍✨ Discover cutting-edge solutions and renewable energy expertise that are reshaping the future of sustainable power. From state-of-the-art solar panels to advanced energy storage systems, Mecha Solar Egypt is leading the charge towards a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. Explore their Read more…
Guardians of Egypt’s Cyber Security: Insights from Amin Hasbiny of Kaspersky. Amidst the digital battleground, Kaspersky’s vigilance thwarted over 13 million electronic assaults in Egypt during the first quarter. Hasbiny, head of the global research and analysis team, sheds light on the surge of attacks targeting Egypt’s banking sector, with Read more…
Before establishing Nawah Scientific, Omar Shoukry Sakr had no experience in the startup world. In 2017, when presented with the opportunity, he initially hesitated. Engaged in his PhD studies in nano drug delivery systems at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, Sakr anticipated working with a major pharmaceutical company during a Read more…
Buguard, the Cairo-based offensive security and dark web monitoring company, has raised US$500,000 in seed funding to power its expansion into the GCC region. Founded by Youssef Mohamed in 2021, Buguard offers offensive security services including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, phishing simulation, compromise assessment, threat intelligence and red teaming. Buguard, a Read more…
The status of Egypt’s deep tech sector: Globally, the deep tech sector has been growing exponentially over the past 20 years, with European-founded deep tech startups jumping almost 270% between 2010 and 2020, according to a report (pdf) by European Startups. In Egypt, the story is a little bit different — although Read more…
Aziz Abouelkhair, Thursday 5 Jan 2023 The Egyptian cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) revealed in a report, released on Thursday, that the size of the deep technology market has reached $431.1 million in 2021 and has grown by 20.2 percent in 2022 to reach $518.2 million. Deep technology Read more…
Biotechnology holds immense promise for addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, from food security and healthcare to environmental sustainability. In this blog post, we’ll explore Egypt’s biotechnology revolution, highlighting key advancements and innovations driving progress in the field. In the realm of healthcare, Egypt is making significant Read more…
By Empower Africa | October 4, 2023 Intella, a MENA-based deep tech company, has successfully closed a $3.4 million Pre-Series A funding round led by HALA Ventures and Wa’ed Ventures. The funding round also attracted the participation of Sanabil500, INSEAD’s alumni angel network, and other investors. Intella is a voice Read more…