In a significant move to bolster Egypt’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape, Meska AI recently hosted its Meska Spark Vol.2 event at the Creativa Innovation Hub in Cairo. The gathering drew a wide audience of AI companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders from prominent local and international firms, creating a unified platform to advance the nation’s artificial intelligence sector.
The event was designed as an integrated hub for knowledge sharing, specialized discussions, startup pitches, and networking, all aimed at empowering the next generation of AI founders by connecting them with essential expertise, capital, and strategic partners.
Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem
Meska Spark Vol.2 was supported by an extensive network of partners and sponsors, including HUAWEI CLOUD, DDS Startup Gate, WUZZUF, Recruitera, KEMTIX Ventures, and PTS Holdings. This broad coalition highlights a growing commitment from the private and tech sectors to jointly foster innovation within the Egyptian and regional markets.
In his opening remarks, Nabil Khalifa, Co-founder of Meska AI, outlined the company’s journey in empowering startups and entrepreneurs to build a sustainable collaborative ecosystem. Co-founder Omar El-Monir emphasized the need for unified efforts from all stakeholders to achieve future goals in the AI space.
From Hype to Impact
The event featured four key panel discussions that addressed critical challenges and opportunities within the AI industry. The sessions explored how to cultivate the next generation of AI entrepreneurs, moving beyond industry buzz to achieve tangible business impact, and understanding what venture capitalists seek in AI startups.
Distinguished speakers included Dr. Hany Ahmed, VP of Beyond Limits; Joe Zhu, CEO of Huawei Cloud Egypt; Walid Hassouna, CEO of ValU; and Amir Sherif, Founder of Wuzzuf and Forasna. Discussions focused on the importance of practical AI applications, the criteria investors use for evaluation—such as business models and scalability—and how both large corporations and startups can leverage the ongoing AI transformation.
A Platform for Emerging Startups
The event provided a valuable stage for innovation, featuring three rounds of startup pitches from nine different companies. A special demo by Recruitera offered attendees a look into practical, AI-driven solutions for the recruitment sector.
HUAWEI CLOUD also played an active role, organizing dedicated discussion sessions and direct networking opportunities with startups to promote the adoption of advanced cloud technologies. In addition, a series of specialized workshops and lectures covered topics ranging from AI ethics and compliance to the strategic use of AI in business planning.
Meska AI and PTS Holdings Forge Strategic Partnership
A key highlight of the conference was the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Meska AI and PTS Holdings. This partnership aims to support entrepreneurs and boost investment in technology and innovation-focused startups.
Under the agreement, Meska AI will join PTS Holdings as an ecosystem partner, providing its graduates with access to a comprehensive suite of services from the PTS Holdings Venture Studio. This includes operational support, strategic guidance, and priority investment opportunities for high-potential founders emerging from Meska’s programs.
Key Recommendations for the AI Sector
The conference concluded with a set of actionable recommendations derived from the day’s discussions. Participants stressed that the future success of AI companies hinges on clear business models that generate real customer value, rather than relying solely on technological novelty.
The recommendations also highlighted the importance of focusing on realistic, executable applications tailored for the Egyptian and regional markets. Furthermore, building multidisciplinary teams that blend deep technical expertise with commercial acumen was identified as a critical factor for the sustained growth of AI ventures.
About Meska AI
Meska AI is an artificial intelligence research and product company based in Egypt. The company is focused on creating scalable and efficient AI solutions while building a collaborative ecosystem to empower the next generation of AI founders and innovators in the MENA region.
Source: Fintech Gate
