Cairo's startup scene is supported by a mix of university, government, and private programs. These organizations provide essential resources for early-stage companies in the region.

For example, AUC Venture Lab has backed over 130 startups since its start. Other key players like ChangeLabs and TIEC Incubation also contribute to the city's growing number of new businesses.

Below is our list of the best 4 accelerators and incubators in Cairo.

Failory's Top 4 Picks

As Egypt's first university-based incubator, AUC Venture Lab offers a launchpad for promising early-stage startups from a variety of sectors. They connect founders with the resources, network, and business knowledge of the American University in Cairo to help them build and scale their companies.

Year Founded2013
FoundersAyman Ismail
Nº of Investments139
Nº of Exits2

TIEC Incubation champions startups in the ICT sector with a comprehensive incubation package designed to spur growth. This government-backed initiative focuses on equipping founders in Egypt with the necessary resources and support to build and scale their technology companies.

Year Founded2010
Founders
Nº of Investments29
Nº of Exits2

Specializing in emerging markets, Den Venture Capital backs exceptional founders at the pre-seed and seed stages across Africa and the Arab World. This US-based firm provides crucial capital and expertise, aiming to fuel the growth of the next generation of startups in these regions.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Nº of Investments9
Nº of Exits

By partnering with leading organizations, ChangeLabs develops bespoke entrepreneurship and innovation programs designed to create impact. Their work focuses on empowering social entrepreneurs and fostering business development through targeted training and support.

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