Egypt Innovation Week 2025 Kicks Off Today, Uniting The Nation’s Entire Startup Ecosystem

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Egypt Innovation Week (EIW) 2025, a nation-wide, multi-city celebration of innovation, kicks off today, September 29, and runs until October 6. This game-changing festival will energize the country’s startup ecosystem by bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and government leaders through a dynamic series of signature summits and community-led events in Cairo, Alexandria, and beyond.


Event Details

  • What: A week-long, multi-city festival celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • When: September 29 – October 6, 2025.
  • Where: Across multiple cities in Egypt, with major hubs in Cairo and Alexandria.
  • Focus Areas: Venture Capital, Fintech, HealthTech, AI, and Community Building.

About The Event

Egypt Innovation Week is more than a single conference; it’s a powerful platform designed to ignite the entire national innovation ecosystem. Through a unique combination of high-profile, “Signature Events” and dozens of grassroots “Community Events,” EIW’s mission is to unlock fresh ideas, forge meaningful connections, and empower the next generation of Egyptian changemakers, fueling sustainable economic growth across the country.


What to Expect

The week is structured to offer a diverse range of experiences for every participant:

  • Signature Summits: The week is anchored by major, large-scale events that bring together top-tier stakeholders for high-level discussions and deal-making.
  • Community-Led Events: Attendees can explore a dynamic agenda of dozens of workshops, panels, and meetups hosted by local organizations on specialized topics ranging from AI and market research to gaming and branding.
  • Nation-Wide Collaboration: Experience the collective energy of the entire Egyptian startup scene, connecting with a wide range of players at different venues and events tailored to specific industries.
  • Unparalleled Networking: Whether at a major summit or an intimate workshop, EIW provides countless opportunities to build meaningful relationships with peers, investors, and mentors.

Signature Event Highlights

While the week is packed with events, be sure to check out these flagship gatherings:

  • Techne Summit Cairo (Sep 29-30): The official grand opening of Egypt Innovation Week, setting the tone for a week of groundbreaking ideas and bold collaborations.
  • Capital Connect by Alex Angels (All Week): An investor-centric event connecting over 200 investors from 70+ countries with the region’s most promising startups for one-on-one meetings.
  • Techne Summit Alexandria (Oct 4-6): The grand finale and flagship event of the week, where the Mediterranean buzzes with big deals, breakthrough innovation, and thousands of attendees.

How to Attend

Egypt Innovation Week is happening now. Attendees are encouraged to explore the full, dynamic agenda of both signature and community events on the official website to find sessions that match their interests and register for individual events.


Get Involved: Host Your Own Event

The platform is still open for organizations to play an active role in the ecosystem. You can host your own Community Event under the EIW umbrella to showcase your brand and engage with industry leaders, leveraging the week’s energy and marketing channels. Submit Your Event Here.


Learn More: Egypt Innovation Week

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