Entrepreneurship & Startup Challenges in Egypt | Roundtable

​Entrepreneurship & Startup Challenges in Egypt | Roundtable

​An in-person roundtable for startup founders across tech, AI, climate, wellness, and arts & culture and other sectors alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Egypt.

• ​Hosted by the Central Entrepreneurship Secretariat – El Adl Party.

• ​Date & Time: Monday, October 19 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• ​A focused roundtable bringing together:

  • ​Entrepreneurs

  • ​Startup founders

  • ​Business leaders

  • ​Key stakeholders from Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

• ​The objective is to:

  • ​Discuss the most pressing challenges facing startups and entrepreneurs.

  • ​Understand the real barriers affecting business growth.

  • ​Develop practical solutions and recommendations.

  • ​Create a direct channel for follow-up and future initiatives.

​Discussion Topics

• ​Incubators & Accelerators — their effectiveness and accessibility for entrepreneurs and startups.

• ​Legal Incorporation & Company Registration — the challenges of establishing a company in Egypt and why some founders choose to incorporate abroad.

• ​Funding & Investment — access to capital and the funding gaps facing startups at different stages.

• ​Entrepreneurship & Startup Support — the effectiveness of existing support and how well it responds to founders’ actual needs.

• ​Sector-Specific Challenges — the unique challenges companies face depending on their industry and business model.

​Launching the Central Entrepreneurship Secretariat Platform

• ​The event will also include the launch of the Central Entrepreneurship Secretariat Platform.

​Deliverables

• ​A comprehensive report documenting:

  • ​The main challenges raised during the roundtable.

  • ​Key insights from participants.

  • ​Proposed recommendations and solutions.

• ​The report is intended to be shared with:

  • ​The Egyptian House of Representatives.

  • ​The Egyptian Senate.

  • ​Relevant institutions.

  • ​Concerned stakeholders and decision-makers.

• ​Based on the roundtable outcomes, the Central Entrepreneurship Secretariat will work on:

  • ​Proposed solutions.

  • ​New initiatives.

  • ​Follow-up actions.

  • ​Further discussions with relevant stakeholders.

​Agenda

• ​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM — Opening & Introduction

• ​6:30 PM – 8:15 PM — Roundtable Discussion

• ​8:15 PM – 8:30 PM — Launching the Central Entrepreneurship Secretariat Platform

• ​8:30 PM – 9:00 PM — Networking & Closing

​If you have a real experience or challenge, share it and be part of shaping the solutions.