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Introducing the newest tech incubator in Egypt’s bustling capital
Situated in a dynamic startup scene brimming with opportunity, DMZ Cairo is a startup incubator that gives high-potential tech entrepreneurs access to workspace, programming, mentorship, and the North American startup ecosystem.
DMZ Cairo's program is sector-agnostic and helps tech startups in various stages of growth accelerate their success. Founders can access one-on-one guidance from Program Leads and mentors, peer-to-peer sessions, expert-led workshops, networking opportunities and more.
A city offering endless potential
Located at Universities of Canada in Egypt (UofCanada), DMZ Cairo supports the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders of all ages while transforming the local economy, increasing innovation, and driving job creation.
With a commanding economic and social influence, Cairo possesses an enduring appeal for high-potential entrepreneurs to access new markets, tap into investment opportunities, and grow their business footprint.
Enjoy a fully furnished space designed with amenities with your startup's needs and growth in mind
Tap into virtual workshops, mentorship, and award-winning business support offered at the DMZ’s headquarters in Toronto, Canada
Join an incubator that puts founders first with access to coaching, customers, community and capital
Why Cairo?
The beautiful city of Cairo has become a vibrant and fast-paced centre for entrepreneurship. With a population surpassing 20 million, Cairo offers an attractive consumer market for entrepreneurs with a budding business.
Cairo has a well-developed and affordable infrastructure – especially when it comes to electricity, office space and internet connectivity. As an ecosystem, Cairo is very well connected to the rest of the MENA region, as well as to Europe and North America, which gives startups great scaling opportunities.
Startups in Egypt received a record $190 million in funding in 2020, accounting for more than one-fifth of every venture capital deal in the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
Over the last decade, entrepreneurship became seen by many young people to make meaningful changes in society. Are you ready to build an impactful startup?
Who can apply? Startups who:
- Have an innovative technology solution to a defined problem
- Are working towards a minimum viable product and customer validation
- Have a coachable and collaborative team
- Have one founder working full-time for the company
- Are willing to work and conduct business from Cairo
Get startup perks valued at over $1 million
Through the DMZ’s partnerships, startups in our tech incubator receive exclusive perks and discounts from 110+ partners worth over $1 million in business savings.
Who we are
Camila Ramírez
Head of Communications
Mayar Hossam
Program Manager
Menna Rabie
Director
Yara Salama
Communications SpecialistFounding Partners
Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education. Urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the University is home to more than 46,000 students, including 2,900 Master’s and PhD students, 4,000 faculty and staff, and over 200,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit torontomu.ca.
Strategic Partners
A campus hosting top Canadian universities with futuristic and unique programs, Universities of Canada in Egypt promotes an all-round dynamic and diverse student life. It is the first International Branch Campus in the New Administrative Capital. All programs hosted mirror a blend of international experiences, academics, and cultures. Universities of Canada in Egypt encourages an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset through experiential learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge technology.
The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) has been supporting the science and innovation community in Egypt since 1972. ASRT has launched the national program for technology incubators “INTILAC” in 2015 to support to support Egyptian entrepreneurs launch and create technology based ventures.
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