Egypt is seeking new US investment in infrastructure, startups and digital economy sectors through talks with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom discussed potential cooperation with DFC’s deputy chief executive during the B20 Summit 2026 in Washington, in a meeting attended by Egypt’s ambassador to the United States, Mohamed El-Molla.
Egypt invited DFC to participate in the Infrastructure Financing Guarantee Facility (IFGF), developed with the World Bank. The mechanism aims to attract additional funding for infrastructure projects, expand private-sector participation and reduce financing pressure on the state budget.
According to the announcement, DFC expressed interest in joining the facility and investing in an upcoming fund of funds focused on startups and entrepreneurs. The fund is being prepared by Egypt’s Ministry of Planning.
The discussions also covered investment opportunities in the digital economy, including outsourcing, data centers and information technology services, as well as energy, logistics and innovative finance.
The talks form part of Egypt’s effort to diversify development financing and increase the private sector’s role in economic growth under its 2027-2030 national economic transformation program.
Source: Youlyou
