Cairo, Egypt | October 19 - 23, 2025
BAM: Egypt by 500 Global, in collaboration with the IT Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), is an intensive training program that equips accelerators and incubators in Egypt with the tools to scale their impact.
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BAM: Egypt is a 5-day, in-person bootcamp designed to help accelerators elevate their impact and support the next generation of entrepreneurs shaping Egypt’s future.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience running 85+ world-class accelerator batches, 500 Global will share curated insights, proven strategies, and lessons learned from around the globe. Core themes covered include:
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Priority Deadline: August 1, 2025 – acceptance decision by late August
Final Deadline: September 11, 2025 – acceptance decision by late September
Know an accelerator manager who would be a good fit? Nominate them here.
Nominate an accelerator manager
During this 5 day in-person program, 500 will share curated lessons and best practices from accelerators including:
Ideal participants are:
(*) A limited number of spots will be reserved for participants from the wider MENA region (outside Egypt) who demonstrate potential to contribute unique perspectives and value to the cohort.
Team Participation
Head of Impact at Acasia Impact
Aya Emam
Feasibility Studies Specialist, GAF
It has been an invaluable experience, offering a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Being part of a diverse group dedicated to designing a collaborative ecosystem for accelerators allowed me to broaden my perspective and connect with forward-thinking professionals. This experience has strengthened my commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Egypt and equipped me with actionable insights that I can bring back to my work. I am honored to have been part of such an impactful event and look forward to seeing the fruits of our collaborative efforts.
Aya Emam
Feasibility Studies Specialist, GAF
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
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 JUNE 2023. 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.
Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers: Egypt
