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…
Deep tech refers to high innovation technology that involves significant advancements in science, technology, and engineering. Conversely, shallow tech simply digitalizes existing solutions without introducing new, innovative technology. While both types of startups are important for fostering a digital economy, deep tech startups focus on solving complex problems across various Read more…
Deeptech represents a new era in technological development. By combining scientific advances and cutting-edge technologies, it propels us towards a future where today’s impossible becomes tomorrow’s reality. The implications of Deeptech are vast and promising, offering innovative solutions to a wide range of problems. The result is a new range of products and 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…