Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we continue into 2021, every entrepreneur has an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Egypt Fall 2026 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Egypt's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Egypt Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Egypt over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Egypt Events:
- How to Get Funded in Egypt: 6:00pm, Aug 26, 2026 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/400475
Global or Regional Events:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Egypt accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mohamed Tohami, Rafeh Saleh, Rana Abdel Latif, and Walid Eid. In addition, some of Cairo's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Egypt Founder Institute includes:
- Abdelrahman Ayman: VP, Manara
- Abdel Rahman Shorosh: Serial Angel Investor, Egypt
- Ahmed Morsy: Founder and CEO, Just to Learn
- Ahmed Alaa El Din: Managing Director
- Ahmed Hazem: Managing Director, Falak Startups
- Ahmed Alsharif: Founding Partner, Averroes Ventures
- Ahmed Mahmoud Abdeen: Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ElGameya
- Ahmed Nassef: Founder & CEO, LeadsMart
- Ameer Sherif, Wuzzuf
- Amr Fawzi: CEO & Founder, GoodsMart
- Andrea Azzolari: Investor , Plug and Play
- Ayman Metwally: Founder & CEO, Stream Controls
- Ben Stacey: CEO, Pitchverk
- Christine Nady: IC Member, Included VC
- Dan D'souza: Principle, Star Venture, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
- Ebin Ephrem Elavathingal: Director/Tecknogog, MERSTRA Foundation / MITC
- Edgar Kussberg: AI Group Product Manager, Snyk
- Ehab Darwish: Founder, Business Development Director, iSkala
- Esraa Abouelnasr: Executive Director, Giza Systems Foundation
- George Fahmy: Founder & CEO, Stakpak
- Hani W. Naguib: Author | Speaker | Mentor, HNT innovation studio
- Hossam Shafick: Partner, Silicon Badia
- Ibrahim Shehata: Partner, Shehata
- Irina Baskova: Growth coach for B2B sales and go-to-market., independent consultant.
- Ivan Ivanka: Founder & CEO, Markster
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- June W Choi: Managing Partner, Serval Ventures
- Katherine Kamel: VC, Foundation Ventures
- Keshni Morar: Managing Director, FI South Africa + Investable
- Lewa Abukhait: CEO, Iwan Ventures
- Louis Ravenscroft: Founder, Startopia
- Louisa De Beer, Blossom Accelerator
- Mai Samir, Leadsmart
- Manar Mansour: Head of GTM & Growth, Fawry
- Mervat Gabal: Co-Founder and CEO, La Maison Treize
- Mohamed Tohami: Founder & CEO, Passion Point
- Mohamed Al Ghannam: Principal, F6 Ventures
- Mohamed Alaa: CEO, Shezlong
- Mohamed Elsherif: Founder, ASaaSI
- Mohammed Badawy: Head of Investment, Falak Startups
- Mostafa Masry: CEO, Fincart
- Muhammad Abu Elgheit: Founder & CEO, TechieMatter
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Nafez Dakkak: Managing Partner, Anara Capital
- Paul Turken: Professor, Marketing & Strategy of Business School Netherlands
- Raja Mawad: Founder, Thrv.health
- Reem Bannis: Corporate/ Arbitration lawyer, LandIn.ksa
- Rishi Sharma: West Coast Lead , Newlin VC
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
- Sara Ledterman: General Partner, 3+ Ventures
- Sara Tabana: Sr. Dir, Head of FinTech Innovation Strategy - Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, VISA
- Saumya Bhatnagar: CTO & Co-Founder, Involve.ai
- Sawsan Lubani, iRole
- Sherif Mohsen: Serial Entrepreneur , Lasheen Group
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Tarek Roushdy: Angel Investor, UI Investments
- Tarek Abdelrahman: CMO, TE Data
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Walid Hassouna: Founder and CEO, valU
- Yousef El Sammaa: Co founder & CEO, Daleela
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Egypt to help build the future.
Apply to the Egypt Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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