2024
500 Global in Egypt, offered in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), will provide local startups and innovators with local and global opportunities through 500 Global’s programs, curated events, and strategic partnerships.
Scale up your growth
Journey into the future with us by scaling up and growing fast through our network of experts and resources aimed at supporting you in navigating trends, uncertainties, and sourcing opportunities in the business landscape.
Take your vision global
Think global from day one. Connect with 500 Global founders who have been there, done that, pick their brains, and gain insights into their entrepreneurial journeys. Be a part of a global community of founders who continue to grow together.
Join our curated communities
Access our curated communities, expand your connections globally, and meet with other 500 Global founders who are building in the same space wherever you are – be it in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, or beyond.
*THE EXPERTS ARE PROVIDED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY, ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
This program is built to support founders who
Take a step back in order to move forward. Re-evaluate your existing business strategy through a robust curriculum in an immersive environment.
Future-proof your business by identifying areas for growth and improvements, and by rethinking your current strategy.
Work directly with our global mentors to realize your strategic vision by breaking down goals into actionable steps.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Are looking for actionable guidance to sharpen their core business foundations, and to learn best practices in finding product-market fit, sales & marketing, fundraising, and more.
Are looking to validate their existing business strategy to either break through growth barriers currently they are facing or to prepare their business for anticipated challenges and competition.
Are looking to gain fresh perspectives that may help them break established thinking patterns, and discover new growth opportunities.
28 JAN'24 - 1 MARCH'24
Experience an immersive 2-week journey in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, where you'll connect with fellow startup enthusiasts, seasoned mentors, and visionary partners. During these transformative weeks, you'll actively participate in practical, hands-on sessions, receive invaluable one-on-one mentorship, and embark on a journey through a proven process of startup growth that includes:
28 JAN'24 - 1 MARCH'24
Experience an immersive 2-week journey in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, where you'll connect with fellow startup enthusiasts, seasoned mentors, and visionary partners. During these transformative weeks, you'll actively participate in practical, hands-on sessions, receive invaluable one-on-one mentorship, and embark on a journey through a proven process of startup growth that includes:
28 JAN'24 - 1 MARCH'24
Experience an immersive 2-week journey in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, where you'll connect with fellow startup enthusiasts, seasoned mentors, and visionary partners. During these transformative weeks, you'll actively participate in practical, hands-on sessions, receive invaluable one-on-one mentorship, and embark on a journey through a proven process of startup growth that includes:
To qualify, you must be a pre-seed or seed tech startup, with a working product, demonstrated traction and a solid (team of) founder(s) behind it. That said, startups at the MVP stage may exceptionally be considered depending on their stellar team, truly innovative product or service, and/or niche-targeted industry.
Filling out the Application Form prior to the August 15th deadline.
Shortlisted candidates from Round 1 will go through a 30-min panel interview with 500’s Selection Committee members
The Selection Committee’s final decision will be communicated at least 2 weeks prior to the program’s start date.
Got more questions? Contact us at 500egypt@500.co
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Will I get any investment from participating in this program?
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THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C. (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, “500 GLOBAL”). ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 500 GLOBAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE. WHILE 500 GLOBAL HAS TAKEN REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSIONS. NOTHING IN THE CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SHALL CONSTITUTE OR IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL (INCLUDING INVESTMENT ADVICE AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940). THIS WEBSITE IS UPDATED AS OF JULY 2024. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE OR GUARANTEE AN INVESTMENT FROM 500 GLOBAL, ITIDA, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. HOWEVER, PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT PRECLUDE ITIDA, 500 GLOBAL, OR THEIR AFFILIATES FROM CONSIDERING FUTURE INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICIPATING COMPANY.