• Home
• News

As part of the Egyptian government’s efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship has launched the “Startup ID” mechanism, a key pillar of the National Startup Charter. The initiative aims to unify the definition of startups, simplify legislative and regulatory procedures, and stimulate the growth of Egyptian startups locally and internationally.

According to official statements, Startup ID serves as a classification identity for startups in Egypt, granted to companies that meet specific criteria related to their business nature, growth potential, and ability to deliver innovative products or services.

The main objectives of the system include unifying the definition of startups for the first time within Egyptian legislation, facilitating access to official government recognition, enabling startups to benefit from incentives and privileges, improving the investment climate for high-growth SMEs, and enhancing transparency for entrepreneurs and investors.

Startup ID Application Mechanism

The system offers two application tracks:

Fast Track:
Certification is issued within five working days for startups nominated by accredited entities such as venture capital funds and business incubators, allowing faster access to benefits.

Standard Track:
The evaluation process takes up to 14 days, during which applications are reviewed by a specialized committee representing government entities and the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Once granted, the Startup ID certificate is valid for three years, renewable twice for two years each, up to a total of seven years from the company’s establishment date.

The initiative falls under the National Startup Charter launched in February 2026 under the patronage of the Prime Minister and several ministers, alongside representatives from the investment and startup communities. The charter includes more than 80 executive measures aimed at improving the business environment, simplifying procedures, attracting investments, and enabling around 5,000 startups while contributing to the creation of nearly 500,000 direct and indirect jobs over five years.