Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) Launches Sixth Edition, Spotlighting the Power of Networking
Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), a leading platform celebrating entrepreneurship in Egypt, has announced the launch of its sixth edition and the opening of applications during a launch event held at Mazeej Balad. The event brought together prominent entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and members of Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, while unveiling this year’s award categories and introducing EEA’s new Advisory Board.
Building on five editions of recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, the sixth edition places a stronger focus on the power of networking and the role meaningful connections can play in accelerating business growth, creating opportunities and strengthening the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through its community of entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, jury members and ecosystem partners, EEA aims to create connections that extend beyond the awards themselves and contribute to the long-term development of participating businesses.
The eligibility criteria is as follows: At least one of the founders must be Egyptian; the company must be legally registered and operating in Egypt, the applicants must have been operating for a minimum of 2 years and less than 10 years, previous finalists and applicants have the opportunity to reapply, yet previous winners can only reapply with a new company, no applicant can apply in more than one award category, and companies must submit all the required documents to support their nomination. This serves as a guide, to ensure integrity and credibility of the awards while also providing a fair experience for all applicants. The Award Ceremony, in which the winners will be announced, will be held at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
This year’s edition features 10 award categories, reflecting the diversity and continued evolution of the entrepreneurial landscape across Egypt and the wider region. The categories span Arab Entrepreneur of the Year, Rising Star, Fintech Forward, Proptech, Agritech, Health & Wellbeing, Product Design, Customer Experiences in E-commerce, Deeptech, and Disruptive Duo for Market Innovations, presented by the AmCham Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee (EIC).
Commenting on the launch, Amr Mansi, Founder & CEO of ievents and Founder of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), said: “Launching the sixth edition of EEA is a moment of great pride for us. Under the theme of Collective Momentum, this edition places a stronger focus on the power of networking and on how entrepreneurs can move further when they are connected to the right people, experiences and opportunities. The theme reflects our belief that progress is amplified when the entrepreneurial community grows together. What started as an ambition to celebrate outstanding Egyptian entrepreneurs has grown over the past five editions into a platform and community that brings together some of the most inspiring founders, business leaders, investors and ecosystem partners.”
The sixth edition also marks a new chapter for EEA with the introduction of its new Advisory Board for 2025 to 2030, bringing together distinguished leaders from business, investment and entrepreneurship. Rachid Mohamed Rachid, Chairman of Beymen Group and Founder of Bidayat, serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board. The board also includes Ahmed El Alfi, Chairman of Sawari Ventures; Rania Al Mashat, Former Minister of International Cooperation; Ayman Ismail, Founding Director of AUC Venture Lab; Neveen El Tahri, Chairperson of Delta Shield for Investment; Onsi Sawiris, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at HOF Capital; and Yasmine Khamis, Chairperson of Oriental Weavers Group.
EEA’s jury panels will once again bring together local, regional and international experts from across industries and disciplines. Their diverse expertise supports a comprehensive evaluation process designed to recognize businesses and entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation, strong potential and meaningful impact.
Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards is presented by people of now, organized by ievents, and powered by Tatweer Misr as part of a long-term strategic partnership that brings together a shared commitment to innovation and a belief in the ideas and businesses shaping Egypt’s future. Vodafone Business returns for a second year as Official Technology Partner, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating digital transformation and empowering businesses to grow, innovate and unlock new opportunities through advanced technology, seamless connectivity and integrated digital solutions.
This edition brings together a distinguished roster of partners from across the ecosystem. Hassan Allam Holding takes on the role of Hosting Partner, with the Award Ceremony taking place at the Grand Egyptian Museum, operated by Legacy Development and Management (Legacy), a Hassan Allam Holding company. Cairo Capital joins as Official Investment Partner and EGBANK as Official Bank Partner, together strengthening the financial pillars of the programme. Nestlé continues its role as a sustainability partner for the third consecutive year, while Geocycle joins this year as an Ecosystem Partner, reinforcing the awards' commitment to responsible growth.
On the media front, Startup Scene joins as Exclusive Media Partner, helping extend the reach of the initiative and its winners across the region. Influence Group continues its longstanding role as Communications Partner, having supported EEA since its inaugural edition.
Joining EEA’s growing network of ecosystem partners, Endeavor brings its extensive experience in supporting high impact entrepreneurs, and fostering connections that enable businesses to scale.
The sixth edition also builds on EEA's longstanding collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham), alongside ecosystem partner, Sage, and AI Partner, Helm. Through their expertise, guidance and resources, these partnerships help extend the value of recognition beyond the awards themselves and support entrepreneurs on their continued growth journeys.
Now entering its sixth edition, Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards continues to evolve as a platform connecting entrepreneurs with the wider ecosystem and celebrating the individuals and businesses contributing to the development of entrepreneurship in Egypt and the region.