MAY 1 - JULY 10, 2025
500 Global In Egypt: Scale Up Program
The 500 Global Scale Up Program in Egypt is a 7-week program designed to empower startups in Egypt at Pre-Series A or Series A stages. Together we’ll work to amplify market presence and scale your business through personalized mentorship, growth-focused frameworks that can help to expand customer base and streamline operations. You will also have access to 500 Global’s exclusive network of investors, partners, and more.
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Priority deadline: February 19, 2025
Applications received by the priority deadline will initiate an earlier start of the review process.
Application period closes on March 13, 2025.
Program Details
On a weekly basis throughout 7 weeks, founders will gain knowledge through a structured curriculum including intensive growth techniques and fundraising-focused materials, and collaborate with dedicated mentors who aim to help you generate actionable tools and solutions to be applied immediately in addressing your business challenges. Together, we can work towards unlocking untapped potential for your company.
Batch companies also get access to office space at Creativa Hub, Giza, for use during and after the program (1 year, free-of-charge).
Dates: November 3-6, 2024
To qualify, you must be:
- A tech or tech-enabled startup at the Pre-Series or Series A stage (either about to raise your Pre-Series A/Series A round, or have recently raised the round) startup.
- Ideally, you should also have found product market fit, with demonstrated traction and a solid team behind your company.
We’re looking for inspired and passionate founders who are ready to take their companies to the next level with us.
This program helps startups
Gain hands-on support from 500 Global’s investment and regional teams
Develop a tailored strategy for scalable growth
Join an exclusive network of innovators
12-week post-program support
Here's what you can expect during the 7 weeks with 500 Global
Phase 1: Strategy (Weeks 1-2)
Kick off Retreat (near Cairo)
Embrace the chance to build meaningful connections with your fellow batch mates during a 3-day retreat outside of Cairo. Immerse yourself in sessions tailored to enhance founder wellness and leadership, taking a holistic approach to nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Leadership
Attain a clearer understanding of your business's current state, foster alignment within your strategic leadership team to ensure coordinated direction, effective high-level decision-making processes, and strategic hiring practices.
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.
Phase 2: Growth (Weeks 3-4)
Product Development
Delve into your growth engine and grasp the significance and optimal methods of growth loops. Prepare to experiment and enhance your understanding of user journey and Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for refined development strategies.
Marketing & Sales
Discover the art of crafting comprehensive retention strategies, refining funnel mapping techniques, and optimizing sales processes to ignite growth effectively.
Expansion
Explore opportunities to diversify and tap into fresh verticals and markets, broadening your horizons and expanding the reach of your business.
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.
Phase 3: Sustainability (Weeks 5-6)
Financial Planning
Delve deeper into strategies for optimizing profitability, understanding key financial metrics crucial for scaling, and exploring the pivotal role of your board of directors in guiding your company's financial success.
Storytelling & Fundraising
Understand how to raise capital to fuel your upcoming growth and master the art of crafting a compelling narrative for your upcoming meetings and fundraising objectives.
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.
Phase 4 (Week 7)
Immersion Week
Join the team and your fellow batch founders for Immersion Week, where you'll explore opportunities for expanding into new markets and connect with key ecosystem players, including corporate partners and 500 Global portfolio companies.
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.
-- 12 Weeks Post-Program Support --
Phase 5 (Week 8 onwards, hybrid)
Workshops
Continue to drive growth by working with our team on experiments.
Mentorship
1:1 mentorship to obtain feedback and spur learning opportunities.
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.
Connect with experts across different sectors
Giacomo Poggiali
Resident Mentor
Product, Growth Hacking
Janko Milunovic
Pitching, Fundraising, Wellness
Liam Digan
HR (Hiring & Leadership)
Graham Kennedy
Product
Katrina Too
Customer Development, Positioning, Personas, Product Marketing
Selection criteria & process
Submission
Submit your application
Filling out the Application Form
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.
Shortlist
Panel interview
Shortlisted candidates from Round 1 will go through a 30-min panel interview with 500’s Selection Committee members
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.
Second Interview
Team interview
Further shortlisted candidates from Round 2 will go through a 20-min interview with 500 Global in Egypt’s Partner
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.
Disclaimer
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.
