Tamer Taha Takes Over as Executive Director of TIEC to Advance Egypt’s Innovation Ecosystem

Saturday 24 October 2026 09:34

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has named Tamer Taha as the new Executive Director of the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), bringing extensive experience in entrepreneurship, economic development and technology-driven innovation to the role.

A Strong Background in Entrepreneurship and Development

Taha has more than 16 years of professional experience across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, covering economic development, entrepreneurship, private-sector growth and international cooperation.

Before joining TIEC, he spent five years as an adviser to the Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, where he managed a development financing portfolio worth more than $1 billion.

He also led the technical secretariat of Egypt’s Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship and contributed to initiatives aimed at improving the country’s startup environment, including the Egypt Startup Charter.

International and Private-Sector Experience

Taha has worked with major international development organizations, including the World Bank and the United Nations Technology Innovation Lab.

His advisory experience also includes projects involving the Islamic Development Bank, European Union, European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Nations Development Programme, International Labour Organization, USAID and GIZ.

Technology Entrepreneurship Experience

Alongside his institutional experience, Taha has been involved directly in technology entrepreneurship. He founded Yomken.com, a platform that uses a crowdsolving approach to connect organizations facing specific challenges with innovators capable of developing solutions.

He also co-founded technology ventures focused on smart mobility and assistive technology, while receiving Ashoka Fellow and LEAD Fellow recognition.

TIEC’s Role in Supporting Startups

TIEC operates under ITIDA and focuses on fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting innovators, entrepreneurs and technology-based businesses.

Taha’s experience across government, international development and technology entrepreneurship is expected to contribute to the center’s efforts to strengthen Egypt’s startup ecosystem and create stronger links between innovation, business needs and technology ventures.