Egypt's startup scene is growing, with accelerators and incubators playing a key part in its development. These organizations offer funding and support to help new companies get started.

For example, AUC Venture Lab has made over 130 investments in local startups. F6 Ventures is another active player, having supported nearly 50 companies.

Below is our list of the best 7 accelerators and incubators in Egypt.

Failory's Top 7 Picks

F6 Ventures equips promising entrepreneurs in Egypt and the MENA region with seed-stage capital and hands-on support. The firm focuses on helping founders build their businesses through a strong network, with particular interest in sectors like social entrepreneurship and knowledge management.

Year Founded2011
FoundersMostafa Farahat, Ramez El-Serafy, Ahmed El-Alfi
Nº of Investments49
Nº of Exits2
Program TypeOn-Site

As Egypt's first university-based incubator, AUC Venture Lab helps early-stage startups launch and scale within the local ecosystem. They provide founders with critical business training, mentorship, and access to the American University in Cairo's extensive network.

Year Founded2013
FoundersAyman Ismail
Nº of Investments139
Nº of Exits2

TIEC Incubation delivers a comprehensive incubation program for early-stage startups in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. The government-backed initiative is designed to accelerate growth by providing founders with critical resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment to scale their ventures.

Year Founded2010
Founders
Nº of Investments29
Nº of Exits2

Den Venture Capital channels early-stage investment into pre-seed and seed startups across Africa and the Arab world. The US-based firm provides founders with crucial capital and hands-on support to build foundational companies in these emerging tech ecosystems.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Nº of Investments9
Nº of Exits

Functioning as a corporate venture capital firm, Edventures invests in startups that are reshaping education, culture, and innovative learning. They provide essential funding and strategic guidance to help early-stage EdTech companies scale their solutions and impact.

Year Founded2017
FoundersDalia Ibrahim
Nº of Investments33
Nº of Exits
Duration (Weeks)12

In partnership with Cairo Angels, MINT Incubator runs an intensive program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups across Egypt. They provide companies with seed funding, dedicated mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them overcome challenges and scale their operations.

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ChangeLabs partners with leading corporations, governments, and foundations to develop world-class entrepreneurship and innovation programs. These initiatives are designed to support social entrepreneurs and innovators working to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Year Founded2018
FoundersKarim Samra, Jamal Khayyat
Nº of Investments33
Nº of Exits