The Egyptian government is preparing to launch a comprehensive “Startup Charter,” a strategic roadmap featuring over 80 government measures designed to bolster the nation’s burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape. Led by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the initiative aims to enhance trust between the government and startups, coordinate ecosystem-wide efforts, and provide clear policy guidelines for investors.
The announcement was made following the sixth meeting of the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship, chaired by Dr. Rania Al-Mashat. The group discussed a full suite of policies and initiatives ready for rollout as part of a national vision to transform Egypt into a regional hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.
A Comprehensive Roadmap for Growth
The Startup Charter is designed as a foundational document to streamline and unify support for new ventures. Key components include establishing a unified definition for startups and a corresponding classification certificate, which will regulate how these companies access government incentives and facilities.
To address informational gaps, the government will also launch a unified guide detailing over 170 services and licenses available from 35 different government agencies. Additionally, a dedicated website for the Ministerial Group will serve as a central communication platform for the entire entrepreneurship community. The group also discussed a proposal to establish a new institutional entity specifically tasked with supporting the growth and prosperity of the ecosystem.
Fostering Investment and Scale-Up Potential
A central focus of the new framework is to stimulate investment and support high-growth companies. An observatory for the startup ecosystem will be created to collect and analyze data, enabling the government to measure the impact of its policies effectively.
A dedicated program will be launched to support scale-ups, enhancing their readiness for international markets and future public offerings. The charter also includes unified government initiatives to stimulate private sector and venture capital investment, alongside measures to accelerate government procedures related to taxes and insurance, increase startup participation in government projects, and protect intellectual property.
A Thriving Ecosystem in Numbers
This government push comes as Egypt’s startup sector demonstrates robust growth. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, Egyptian startups secured approximately $614 million in total funding in 2025, a 51% increase from the previous year.
Further data from Magnitt for 2025 highlights that the country’s startups attracted $304 million across 69 venture capital deals. The market also saw significant M&A activity with 12 deals, the highest number of exits recorded in Africa for the year, reflecting strong interest from local, regional, and international strategic investors.
About the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship
The Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship is a high-level Egyptian governmental body comprised of 13 ministries and relevant entities. Chaired by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, its mandate is to develop and implement a unified vision and supportive policies to foster a competitive, knowledge-based economy driven by entrepreneurship and innovation, in line with the state’s broader economic development goals.
Source: Amwal Al Ghad
