ICT Minister Meets Executives of Japanese Firms to Explore Electronics Industry Investments
ICT Minister Meets Executives of Japanese Firms to Explore Electronics Industry Investments, Discusses Digital Innovation Cooperation with TIB Officials
At the outset of his visit to Tokyo, Japan, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat met with Director General of Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) Keiichi Yoshimura, in the presence of the Ambassador of Egypt to Japan Mohamed Abubakr. They explored avenues of bilateral cooperation and the exchange of expertise in advancing digital innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and fostering startup growth.
The meeting underlined the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to cultivate a conducive environment for digital innovation and entrepreneurship through the widespread establishment of Creativa Innovation Hubs across Egypt. The two sides also examined opportunities to boost cooperation between these hubs and TIB in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Introduced in May 2024 with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to strengthen the innovation and startup ecosystem, TIB provides incubation services, mentorship, and consultancy, and forges partnerships with major corporations, academic institutions, and government entities. Currently, it boasts over 140 private sector partners and plays a pivotal role in empowering startups to scale and access global markets, and upskilling students and youth.
As part of ongoing efforts to leverage global expertise in indigenizing the electronics industry and advancing Egypt’s semiconductor sector, the ICT Minister held meetings with officials from Japanese companies specializing in electronics and semiconductor design and manufacturing, in the presence of Abubakr. The meetings aimed to shed light on the competitive advantages of Egypt’s ICT sector, and the progress achieved in offshoring, research and development (R&D), electronic engineering, and semiconductor areas. Discussions also addressed initiatives and training programs for building tech talent and explored cooperation prospects.
In a similar vein, Talaat met with Co-Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Renesas Electronics Corporation Shinichi Yoshioka, along with senior company officials. They discussed the company’s investment opportunities and potential presence in the Egyptian market.
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Renesas Electronics is a semiconductor manufacturer, delivering intelligent solutions across several growth segments, including automotive, industrial automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), infrastructure, and consumer electronics.
Furthermore, the ICT Minister met with President and CEO of TDK Noboru Saito to discuss prospects for establishing manufacturing facilities in Egypt and setting up R&D and testing centers. TDK is a comprehensive electronic components manufacturer, offering a wide range of products such as sensors, power modules, and batteries.
In addition, Talaat met with the Executive Officer and Vice President in charge of Global Strategic Planning and Marketing at Mitsubishi Electric Masahiro Oya to explore cooperation and investment opportunities. Mitsubishi Electric is a leader in factory automation equipment, automotive equipment, semiconductors, and electronics.
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The meetings were attended by CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) Ahmed Elzaher, Head of the Applied Innovation Center (AIC) Ahmed Tantawy, Director of the Central Department of International Relations at MCIT Samah Aziz, and Electronics Industry Program Director at ITIDA Yasser AbdelBary.
It is worth noting that the ICT Minister is currently visiting Japan to participate in Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo (SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025), one of Asia's largest startup conferences. The visit includes a series of meetings with senior Japanese government officials, representatives of innovation hubs, research centers, and academic institutions, and executives from Japanese companies. The meetings aim to explore new avenues for ICT cooperation between Egypt and Japan and attract more Japanese investments to the Egyptian market.
