Enabling Environment - Pre-seed
• Establishment in the General Authority for Investment based on Law 159 of year 1981 and Law 72 of year 2017.
• Companies and establishments established under the Investment Law can take one of the following legal forms:
o Capital Companies:
- Joint Stock Companies
- Limited Liability Companies
- Single-person Companies
- Limited Partnership Companies
o Personal Companies:
- General Partnership Companies
- Simple Partnership Companies
o Sole Proprietorship
Establishment Procedures:
• Can be completed through the Authority's electronic portal: http://www.gafi.gov.eg
• Or by visiting one of the Investor Services Centers located in 14 governorates: Cairo - Alexandria - Dakahlia - Giza - Daqahleya - Ismailia - Port Said - South Sinai - Qena - Minya - Sohag - Assiut - New Valley - Fayoum
Steps for Establishing a Company through the Authority's Website:
1. Register and create a user account and workspace on the Authority's website: www.gafi.gov.eg
2. Select the appropriate legal form and review the procedures, documents, fees, service delivery time, and start submitting the establishment application.
3. Fill in the company's data (name, shareholders, activity, location, board of directors) and upload the required documents, then submit the application for review. You can follow up on the application status through the user workspace and notifications sent via email.
4. Pay the establishment fees for all parties involved in providing the service in one go using the user's credit card.
5. The user electronically signs the company's articles of incorporation and bylaws using the electronic signature through the portal.
6. The user electronically signs the minutes of the notarization of the articles of incorporation issued by the Real Estate Registration and Notarization Authority using the electronic signature.
7. The Authority completes the remaining establishment procedures on behalf of the client (approval from the Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate, the Financial Regulatory Authority, and the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, registration in the commercial register, obtaining a tax card, opening an insurance file) and delivers the outputs by mail.
Service Link: https://www.gafi.gov.eg/Arabic/eServices/Pages/Services.aspx?DepartmentID=1
https://www.gafi.gov.eg
The Investor Services Center is responsible for providing services to investors, both during the company establishment phase and post-establishment. Its main objectives include:
• Bringing all government entities that investors deal with under one roof: This allows investors to obtain the necessary approvals, permits, and licenses to establish, set up, and operate companies through a single location.
• Facilitating the access of investors to integrated and nearby services: The center aims to continuously develop and improve these services.
• Removing obstacles facing investors: By having all relevant government entities in one place, the center streamlines the process and enhances investor satisfaction, improving the investment climate in terms of the ease of government procedures.
Services provided by the center:
First: Establishment Services:
• Providing services related to company establishment
Second: Post-Establishment Services:
1. Legal services
2. Technical services
3. Government services
4. Publishing in the Investment Gazette
5. General Committee Management services
6. Land and property allocation services for investors
To learn about all the services provided by the General Administration of Government Services, contact the following automated WhatsApp number: 01154202333
Service Link: https://www.gafi.gov.eg/arabic/Howcanwehelp/OneStopShop/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gafi.gov.eg
Fekretak sherketak entrepreneur center offers specialized individual guidance sessions in various areas, including technical expertise, legal advice, preliminary feasibility studies, marketing and digital marketing, financial management and funding, and government support. These sessions are designed for university students and entrepreneurs to assess market suitability during the expansion and growth stages. We provide specialized support and professional advice to help you achieve success and realize your vision in the business market. Whether you need to improve your product or service, identify opportunities and risks, develop effective marketing strategies, or manage financial resources, our mentorship sessions will assist you in making informed decisions and achieving excellence in a competitive market. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed with your idea and start your project. Book a mentorship session with our specialized experts.
Service Link: https://www.gafi.gov.eg/Arabic/Howcanwehelp/OneStopShop/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gafi.gov.eg
This is the first phase of the "Start and Improve Your Business" program package approved by the International Labour Organization (ILO). It is dedicated to those who are about to start a business and do not have specific ideas or have multiple ideas and want to settle on the best one for their project.
The aim of the program is to generate several project ideas and settle on the best one in preparation for setting up a small business. The training lasts for two days, with 7 hours per day, including lectures and workshops.
The program is delivered by a team of experienced trainers and consultants who have extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship.
Service Link: https://www.msmeda.org.eg/Service/ServiceDetaile?ServiceDetaileId=7
https://www.msmeda.org.eg
Assisting companies with their establishment services through the services available from the one-stop shop at the Small Project Development Complexes:
Assisting project owners in obtaining all the founding documents related to the project, such as:
• Commercial registration
• Tax card
• Insurance
• Temporary activity licenses
• Classification certificates
• Certificates to obtain the benefits and incentives included in Law No. 152 of 2020.
Service Link: منح شهادتي التصنيف والتمتع بالمزايا, السجل التجاري, البطاقة الضريبية
https://www.msmeda.org.eg
Raising awareness of the culture of self-employment and entrepreneurship and introducing MSMEDA's financial and non- financial services.
Service Link: https://www.msmeda.org.eg/Service/ServiceDetaile?ServiceDetaileId=7
https://www.msmeda.org.eg
Turning students and grads into successful entrepreneurs and encouraging their endeavors
A training program on innovation and entrepreneurship customized for university students and graduates. The program is an exemplary option for learners aspire to be future innovators and entrepreneurs. It seeks the ones looking forward to establishing their start-ups. InnovEgypt also looks for prospective entrepreneurs with skillsets highly required by local and multinational companies.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/InnovEgypt/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
Pre-Incubation program is a process of intense, rapid, and immersive education aimed at speeding up the life cycle of early stage startups, compressing years’ worth of learning by doing into just a few weeks/months by studying 11 modules covering the main areas of the business plan also includes improving the pitching techniques in addition to one to one mentoring session.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/Pre-Incubation/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
If you have a business plan and a prototype and you are looking for incubation at one of TIEC's incubator centers. You can now apply to TIEC incubation at any time during the year. Every three months, the submitted applications will be evaluated and an invitation for pitching will be sent to the preliminary accepted teams. The incubation package exists of: - 60,000 EGP in Cash over three installments based on milestones achievement - Up to 120,000 EGP of in-kind services such as consultancy services, software, hardware and support in marketing. - A working space with basic furniture and Internet Access. - Basic hardware and software tools during incubation time. - Access to technical, subject-matter advisory, business consulting and mentoring.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/Start-IT/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
Heya Raeda Program is an annual empowerment journey designed specifically for women entrepreneurs leveraging technology in their business endeavors.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/She-Program/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) is offering professional one-on-one consultancy services for startups and companies in several business and technical fields, such as; Finance, digital marketing, sales, business development, marketing, intellectual property or Legal.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/Consultancy-Service/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
TIEC is offering a free working and exchange space where technology entrepreneurs, investors, and Techstars can meet, work, learn and collaborate.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/CoworkingSpace/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
Micro-factory supports the prototyping and manufacturing needs of startups and SMEs. It is equipped with the machines necessary for the production of the first batch of products at a proof of concept or MVP (minimum viable product) stage to test the market before investments are made.
Service Link: https://i-d.tech
https://np.eg/bds-hubs/
A leading capacity-building program for undergraduates and fresh graduates. It enables them to easily penetrate the job market and professionally kick off their desired career path. The program fills the gap between job seekers and available job opportunities in the market by creating internships and job opportunities in startups and SMEs while ensuring that promising and skilled talents are seizing those opportunities.
Service Link: https://np.eg/explore/
https://np.eg
Guru is NilePreneurs’ first e-learning platform, It tailors and customizes learning tracks for entrepreneurship according to self-assessment that determines vulnerabilities and needs. Moreover, it connects experts and consultants with the entrepreneurs and startup founders to share their experiences, success stories, and the learned lessons.
Service Link: https://guru.np.eg
https://np.eg
The Central Bank of Egypt launched Egypt’s first “Digital Academy”, aiming to empower entrepreneurs and employees with the right skills in the banking, financial and FinTech sectors. This will be achieved through offering educational programs with global recognition on a variety of topics and qualifications, while offering accreditation with top-tier institutes either virtually or physically.
Service Link: https://fintech-egypt.com/digital_academy/
https://fintech-egypt.com
The Central Bank of Egypt’s FinYology- “FinTech for Youth” initiative started in February 2020 to date, with the support of Egyptian banking institute, which stems from the ambitious aspiration that targets the future development of courses and academic specialization of financial technology in the universities, through fostering FinTech and innovation. This contributes to building a FinTech talent pipeline across the young generations to the Egyptian market. FinYology initiative is currently extending its scope to be covering all related activities pertinent to the development of youth and undergraduates such as FinTech hackathons, competitions, incubations and FinTech curriculum.
Service Link: NA
https://fintech-egypt.com
Service Link: https://www.eeic.gov.eg/events/ldwr-lkhms-llmaaskr-ltdryby-ltwlyd-l-fkr
https://www.eeic.gov.eg
The Pre-Incubation Program is an integrated and intensive program offered through the Egypt Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center to help camp participants generate and develop their ideas and turn them into startups in the sustainable ready-made garment industry.
Service Link: https://www.eeic.gov.eg/events/sustainable-fashion-manufacturing
https://www.eeic.gov.eg
Supporting and developing graduation projects in Egyptian universities, as they are the main supply line for startups and finding solutions to manufacturing problems that hinder industrial development
Service Link: http://www.asrt.sci.eg/program/mp-ms/
http://www.asrt.sci.eg
Establishing a network of technological Incubators , under the umbrella of the National Incubator Program ‘INTILAC’ by the end of 2018 , covering the different regions in Egypt starting from Delta to upper Egypt, that will be able to change the technological and innovative ideas and the outputs of the basic researches to final products that have economical and technological competitive edges in the current eco-system.
Service Link: http://www.asrt.sci.eg/program/intilac-program/
http://www.asrt.sci.eg
A platform with free Arabic-language educational content on entrepreneurship. The platform includes 12 diverse topics, including: An introduction to entrepreneurship and its principles, Marketing, Financial Management, Team Selection, ... and more.
• The platform also includes 4 specialized training topics in the fields of:
o Green technology
o Agriculture
o Handicrafts
o Performing arts
Service Link: https://twtmooc.com/
http://www.asrt.sci.eg
Provision of Business Development Services to Startups through the "Contribution Ratio" System. The center covers 95% of the value of the services provided. Targeted Companies (According to Economic Sector):
• Crafts and Cultural Industries
• Fashion Industries
• Technology Transfer and Digitalization
• Design and Industrial Design
• Renewables, Energy Efficiency & Waste Management
Business development services offered to companies include the following:
First: Management and Business Planning Services:
• Business Strategic Planning
• Mentorship Services
Second: Marketing and Export Services:
• Promotional design and development
• Website design & development
• Export costing and pricing
• Export Documents and Procedures
Third: Productivity Services:
• Product Design
• CAD/CAM Applications
• Visual Management & 5S
• Factory layout
Fourth: In-House Services:
• Budgets Planning
• Budget Plan & Feasibility Study
• Cost and Pricing Program
• Designing Accounting Systems
• Designing Cost Control Systems
• Finances of Non Financials Program
• Financial Analysis Consultations
• Financial Analysis Program-Training
• Export Readiness Audit
Service Link: http://www.imc-egypt.org/index.php/ar/2020-12-14-09-59-08/2020-12-30-11-39-38
http://www.imc-egypt.org
The project is an innovative initiative by the Government of Egypt and MCIT and a unique solution, as it simultaneously addresses a compilation of root causes of youth unemployment in realistic and pragmatic ways by uniting different vital services for the growth of any business in one location, easily accessed by youth seeking to develop their business plans or already in business, yet, still struggling or in a start-up phase.
Service Link: https://tiec.gov.eg/English/Programs/Innovation-Hubs/Pages/default.aspx
https://tiec.gov.eg
EgyptInnovate is the online innovation hub for Egypt, where innovators and entrepreneurs get inspired, educated and connected. We will take you on a journey of inspirational and educational content, practical tools and templates, access to networks from the innovation hubs and spaces around the globe.
Service Link: https://egyptinnovate.com
https://tiec.gov.eg
