The Rising Launchpad for Innovation in MENA and Africa

Strategically positioned, talent-driven, and digitally advancing, Egypt provides a strong foundation for startups.

At the Crossroads of Growth

A Core Corridor of Global Trade

Egypt anchors global trade through the Suez Canal, carrying 10–12% of global seaborne trade and up to 24.5% of container traffic, connecting Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Multimodal Logistics at Scale

Egypt offers a fully integrated logistics backbone, linking 55 ports, dry ports and logistics hubs with a 174,800-km road network and rail systems to move goods efficiently at national and global scale.

Industrial Zones for Global Trade

At the core of Egypt’s trade and industry ambitions, the Suez Canal Economic Zone spans 460 km², bringing together 4 industrial zones and 6 ports into a single export-focused platform.

Today’s Generations, Tomorrow’s Growth

Youth as an engine for growth
With over 60% of its population under 30, Egypt’s youthful demographics make entrepreneurship a key driver of jobs and long-term growth.
A Large and Expanding Workforce
Over 30 Million Strong Labor Force Powering Growth Across Egypt’s Regions and Sectors
A Deep Digital Talent Pool
Over 30% of Egypt’s workforce is engaged in digital freelancing and self-employment, powering flexible, tech-driven growth.
A Talent-Driven Innovation Ecosystem
Egypt’s innovation ecosystem is powered by a strong talent base, with over 600,000 university graduates annually, including one of the largest STEM pools in the Arab world

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An Ecosystem That Moves Together

Egypt is emerging as a central hub for international project finance, powered by large-scale renewable energy, power, and infrastructure investments that drive coordinated, long-term growth.

A Unified Framework for Startups
70+ coordinated policy measures designed to enable funding, market access, and scale for 5,000 startups.
A Coordinated National Reform Agenda
Egypt Vision 2030 anchors a coordinated reform agenda that supports investment, innovation, and long-term growth.
Egypt’s National Economic Development Narrative
A comprehensive structural reform program coordinating fiscal, monetary, and sectoral policies to strengthen macro stability, enhance competitiveness, and expand private-sector-led growth.

Real Journeys, Real Change

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At SYNC, I learned that creativity needs structure success comes from diversifying revenue, productizing strengths, and serving both B2B and B2C clearly.

Mostafa Sharara CEO SYNC & Excuse My Content