Following a rigorous pitching stage, NilePreneurs has announced the top 10 winning startups for the third cycle of the ClimaTech Accelerator. Powered by ADCB Egypt and Nile University, this cycle specifically targets innovation within Egypt’s plastic circular economy. The selected ventures will now enter a four-month acceleration program designed to help them scale sustainable solutions that generate measurable environmental and economic impact.
Driving Innovation In The Plastic Circular Economy
The ClimaTech Accelerator Cycle 3 focuses on addressing one of Egypt’s most pressing environmental challenges: plastic waste. The 10 winning startups represent a diverse range of technological approaches to recycling, upcycling, and material optimization. The cohort includes:
- Grenco
- Foodix
- Ultrakem
- PAPERO
- Greenlizer
- Fishinista
- INNOPET-EG
- Hana Blooms
- Optimize Tech
- Tilestic
Four Months Of Strategic Growth And Mentorship
Throughout the upcoming four-month journey, the startups will receive comprehensive support from the NilePreneurs team and industry experts. The program structure includes intensive mentorship sessions, specialized workshops, and networking opportunities with potential investors. These resources aim to bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and market-ready scale, providing the founders with the necessary tools for business model validation and product design.
Strengthening The National Green Economy
This initiative is part of a broader commitment by the Central Bank of Egypt and Nile University to foster a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. By focusing on the circular economy, NilePreneurs and ADCB Egypt are supporting the national shift toward sustainable industry practices. This collaboration leverages Nile University’s technical know-how and ADCB Egypt’s financial expertise to ensure that green startups can increase their industry competitiveness while contributing to the country’s climate goals.
About NilePreneurs
NilePreneurs is a national, fast-growing initiative funded by the Central Bank of Egypt and implemented by Nile University. Established in 2018 under the leadership of the Innovation Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Centre (IECC), it aims to drive economic growth by supporting high-impact innovations. The initiative provides a wide range of services including venture building, business acceleration for startups and SMEs, and product development support, helping entrepreneurs bridge resource gaps from ideation to market entry.
Source: LinkedIn
