GIZ Egypt and Plug and Play have launched the Egypt Climate Invest Programme (ECIP), an initiative designed to catalyze climate innovation and investment in Egypt by connecting financial institutions with visionary climate tech startups.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Investment Readiness Program.
- For: Egyptian climate tech startups operating for 2-3 years.
- Key Benefits: A six-month investment readiness program, tailored mentorship, and investor matchmaking.
- Application Deadline: Not specified for startups. Apply promptly.
- Location: Egypt.
Program Overview
The Egypt Climate Invest Programme (ECIP) is a 20-month project designed to bridge the gap between financial players and climate tech startups in Egypt. The program features two main tracks: one for financial players to build their capacity in climate investment, and another for climate tech startups to become investment-ready and poised for growth.
Key Benefits for Climate Tech Startups
- Investment Readiness Program: Benefit from a six-month program that includes tailored mentorship, investor meetings, and strategic guidance for successful fundraising.
- Network and Community: Connect with key industry stakeholders, including investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and mentors to forge invaluable investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Showcase Your Innovation: Participate in a prominent matchmaking event to showcase your startup to a broad audience of investors, corporates, and key ecosystem players.
Eligibility Criteria for Startups
- Product Maturity: Must have a technically viable product that has been operating in the Egyptian market for 2–3 years.
- Impact & Innovation: The solution must be an innovative climate solution with a clear environmental and sustainability impact.
- Traction & Validation: Must have a clear revenue model and robust financial projections demonstrating strong potential for profitability.
- Team & Governance: Must have a strong, experienced, and committed founding team.
- Scalability: Must have the potential and readiness to expand into new markets.
How to Apply
Applications for the Climate Tech Startups track are now open. While no specific deadline has been announced for startups, interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply promptly through the official application portal. The deadline for the separate Financial Players track is October 23, 2025.
Apply Here for the Climate Tech Startups Track.
About the Organizers
The Egypt Climate Invest Programme (ECIP) is implemented by Plug and Play, a global innovation platform, in partnership with the Private Sector Innovation Project (PSI) at GIZ Egypt, which is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Learn More: Egypt Climate Invest Programme
