In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 1 (No Poverty) and its mission to eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) is dedicated to promoting economic empowerment, social inclusion, and equal access to opportunities and resources. Through its diverse training programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and vocational education, AASTMT works to reduce vulnerability, address inequality, and strengthen social welfare and economic resilience. Since 2015, the AAST Entrepreneurship Center has advanced youth empowerment and innovation-driven start-ups across the Arab and African regions, generating income opportunities and sustainable livelihoods. The Institute of Technical and Vocational Studies complements these efforts by linking technical training with industry collaboration to enhance human capital and self-reliance. Moreover, the Community Service and Continuing Education Center extends AASTMT’s reach to marginalized and low-income communities through lifelong learning, skills-development, and social responsibility programs that promote employment, economic inclusion, and poverty alleviation. Collectively, these initiatives embody AASTMT’s commitment to inclusive development, social equity, and sustainable prosperity across the Arab region and beyond.
AAST Entrepreneurship Center
Mentorship programmes and training workshops provided by the AASTMT Entrepreneurship Center are always free. Access to the AASTMT facilities is always free.
AAST Startup School acts as the educational arm of the Entrepreneurship Centre. The main objective of this program is equipping early-stage entrepreneurs with the essential, substantial, and core knowledge & skills. On another side, supporting existing startups through advanced trainings and technical, industry-related mentorship programs. Also, the school provides AAST EC incubators with the required educational support to achieve the impactful incubation experience.
Visit the Start-up school at the Entrepreneurship Centre at AASTMT
Advanced Pre-Incubation Program
Advanced Pre-Incubation Program is an an advanced pre-incubation training program for AAST students & alumni providing them with the necessary knowledge & support to put their ideas into action. The program starts with a validation exercise, then during this pre-incubation journey, students learn how to assess their business, compare between ideas to choose the best and develop a business model canvas. The program closes with a pitching exercise for a chance to join one of our incubators.
In Numbers
Visit Yalla Startup at the Entrepreneurship Centre -AASTMT
Inspire AAST Fresh Grads find Their Passion
The latest addition to EC’s portfolio of programs. Grads To Business is a program dedicated to all AAST fresh graduates. Through this program AAST EC thrives to help AASTians start their career and find an opportunity that meets their passion.
The program consists of 3 pillars:
Visit Grads to Business Program at the Entrepreneurship Centre -AASTMT
New companies directly created from the research and program at EC-AASTMT are defined as
registered companies set up to exploit intellectual property that has originated from EC-AASTMT:
Spin-offs | Preview | Logo | Link | Program |
Farza | Farza is an e-commerce platform for readily trading electrical appliances and delivering it to your home in easy way. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200383 | AAST Rally YIEP Program (PLAN International) | |
DAAS | DAAS (Development as a Service) is an AI-driven business planning platform that serves as a virtual co-founder for startups and SMEs. It streamlines business modeling, financial forecasting, and strategic planning in under 15 minutes using automated Q&A-based tools. DAAS aims to replace traditional, costly consulting methods with a scalable SaaS platform, featuring KPI tracking, real-time insights, and growth management tools. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200402 | AAST Rally | |
Ezr3ly | We develop a sustainable agricultural system based on aeroponic technology, where we manufacture Aeroponic towers and establish farms that rely on them, thereby changing the mindset of agricultural investment. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200393 | AAST Rally | |
TANZEMY | A dynamic startup committed to advancing medical education and professional development across Egypt. Our focus is on organizing high-quality medical conferences and Continuing Medical Education (CME) events in emerging cities. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200385 | AAST Rally | |
NEO | Digital Transformation, Fin-Tech Solutions, SaaS Model, Payment GW, Loyalty & Gamification, Digital Solutions, and ERP Platform | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200403 | YIEP (PLAN International) | |
AgriCan | At AgriCan, we intertwine innovation with intuition, standing at the forefront of a high-tech agricultural revolution. Our mission is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in every farmer, believing firmly that with the right tools, every farmer can unlock their full potential. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200410 | Egypt Rally | |
JULEB | JULEB is a fully compliant healthcare technology ERP software that is designed to help you in solving your system problems in an easy yet smart way. It is planned with a healthcare understanding that will save your money, integrated and compliant with local and international standards based on your geo location. our associates are distinguished by their functional and technical expertise combined with their hands-on experience. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200411 | Egypt Rally | |
Millennium Educational Technologies | -We create interactive shows with digital avatars that can be instantly animated by a performer and then projected on a large screen, then we setup cameras that enables the performer to interact with the audience. - We are also developing an app so teachers and curators can create their shows without our direct intervention. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200412 | Egypt Rally | |
NextEra | At NextEra, we are committed to transforming education through innovative technology. Our focus is on creating engaging and personalized learning experiences across public schools, private schools, and universities. Join us as we prepare students for a future of global competitiveness. | Supply Cain Accelerator | ||
AASTMT Enactus | The team's dedication, teamwork, and relentless entrepreneurial spirit have earned them the opportunity to represent Egypt at the upcoming 2024 Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan | |||
Me | The ME brand aspires to blend tradition with modernity, offering unique Pharaonic-inspired leather goods. With strategic planning, innovative marketing, and a focus on sustainability, the brand aims to establish a significant presence locally and internationally | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200386 | YIEP (PLAN International) | |
Tijara Hub | A B2B ecommerce platform that connects manufacturers and wholesalers with online buyers. Tijara Hub are the pioneers of this business model in the Middle East and Turkey. The platform offers the safest, easiest, and most reliable customer experience in the industry. leverage the latest technology and innovation to automate the ordering process, reduce costs, and increase efficiency for partners. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200394 | Supply Cain Accelerator | |
Tayar | Tayar is Egypt’s first electric Fleet-as-a-Service (eFaaS) platform, providing delivery platforms with ready-to-deploy electric bike riders—fully equipped, trained, and supported. Our mission is to transform last-mile logistics through green mobility, rider empowerment, and tech-driven operations. Offer a plug-and-play solution for delivery platforms by managing the entire fleet layer | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200395 | Supply Cain Accelerator | |
Neqabty | NeQabty is a FinTech solution that aims to bridge the gap between the syndicates and their members through an accessible platform from anywhere at any time. NeQabty serves the syndicates community by providing automated services of syndicates to the members through a mobile application and website supported with various payment methods, to enable and ease acquiring their syndicate services and medical services without the need for visiting the syndicates’ premises. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200397 | Rally Accelerate | |
Giftastic | Giftastic is a startup that try to give the best gift experience to customers through customizing their own gifts - occasion reminder - AI recommended gifta | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200414 | YIEP (PLAN International) | |
Seavo | Seavo is at the forefront of redefining marine mobility with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. We specialize in developing eco-friendly solutions for the marine industry, including our flagship Orca Electric Watercraft and the advanced Seawatch System, which features autonomous marine drones and IoT-enabled safety bracelets. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200396 | Rally Accelerate | |
Jadeed | Aims to provide safe and sustainable alternative green energy solutions to reducing temperature & carbon emissions, spread green environmental awareness, spreading awareness of energy saving, also contribute to reduce ambient air pollution by reducing fuel consumption adopting a healthy lifestyle | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200398 | Rally Accelerate | |
Drop Me | Drop Me, a tech-powered circularity startup leveraging AI, 100% local manufacturing, and a mobile app to make recycling more actionable, accessible, and rewarding for those aged 15 to 50+ years across Egypt & MENA. While Egypt's current recycling rates are still <15%/100M+ tons/year, we’re targeting a 40% increase in recycling, 30% landfill reduction, and scaling to 100+ units/month, tapping into a $70B+ regional market aligned with Egypt and Global ESG goals | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200399 | Egypt Rally | |
Paycoo | PayCoo is the first super digital wallet app allows cross-border/local transactions without the need for an internet connection and a groundbreaking KYC process that activates accounts in just 3 minutes, and consolidates all your digital wallets and banks in one place for easy management of finances. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200400 | Egypt Rally | |
YLP | YLP is an interactive learning platform offering a unique DUB (Discover, Utilize, Build) program that blends personalized, project-based learning in programming, robotics, electronics, STEM, and mechanical design, for students aged 6 to 17 years old. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200401 | Egypt Rally | |
Beatrix | a New Tourism economic market solution trying to develop the main services and add new services to the Egyptian and Arab markets and adding new services to the all tourism global market | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200404 | YIEP (PLAN International) | |
Masarak | At Masarak, we are dedicated to empowering startups and individuals through 1:1 mentorship. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or freelancer, we help you master real digital skills and thrive in the job market. We also connect startups with the talent they need to grow, and offer targeted mentorship to help them succeed. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200405 | YIEP (PLAN International) | |
T.E.C Tawreed | TEC Tawreed offers a new vision and effective innovations to develop local and global supply chains by automating purchasing management for factories. The company features a unique model known as the “triple solution”. The company provides its services inside and outside Egypt to revolutionize supply chains by linking branches together. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200406 | Supply Chain Accelerator | |
Phoenix pharma | Provide Family with healthy supplements. Phoenix Pharma is working on developing high-quality nutritional supplements to help make life better for everyone in the family. We do this by making supplements that kids and adults will love, so building a healthy, strong body is easy, tasty, and not a hassle. We carefully think through every ingredient in our products to make sure you get the nutrients you need. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200407 | Supply Chain Accelerator | |
Gumla | gumla is a mobile App Bridging the gap between brands, distributors, and small merchants. Our mobile app connects them, streamlining product discovery, delivery, and payments. Empowering small merchants to grow by accessing wider product portfolios and cashless transactions. Revolutionizing retail distribution in egypt and we aim to be the African Ali baba | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200408 | Supply Chain Accelerator | |
Vooo | Vooo , a new thought revolutionizing the world of delivery. Simply download the app, add your data, and register your branches. Each branch can select and request fast, secure, on-demand delivery services whenever needed. In 2024, we’re expanding to include customer food ordering so not only solving delivery service problems but also provide marketing services for restruants and other shop categories, offering a seamless, 24/7 experience at an affordable cost. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200409 | Supply Chain Accelerator | |
GREENSHIELD | Our startup offers an innovative solution for weed management in the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. Our core product is a state-of-the-art weeding robot equipped with advanced technology and AI capabilities. This robot provides precise and targeted weed detection and removal, ensuring the optimal growth, quality, and yield of these high-value crops. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200415 | Egypt Rally | |
paveco | Paveco tackles the environmental and financial costs of construction waste by recycling it into interlock bricks, reducing emissions and material costs by up to 30%. Targeting both B2C (scrap sales) and B2B (construction partnerships), Paveco aligns environmental sustainability with industrial efficiency. With a structured roadmap toward production, regulatory approval, and scaling, the venture is positioned as an eco-conscious, cost-effective alternative in Egypt’s growing construction market. | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200413 | AAST Rally |
In July 2024, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological start-ups through business incubators, accelerators, and specialized training programs. This strategic partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs and researchers with the resources, mentorship, and technical support needed to transform innovative ideas into viable economic enterprises.
The initiative directly supports Sustainable Development Goal 1 (No Poverty) by promoting income generation, self-employment, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly among youth and recent graduates who face limited job opportunities. By facilitating access to entrepreneurial ecosystems and financial inclusion mechanisms, AASTMT and ASRT contribute to reducing the proportion of people living in poverty through productive employment and advocating equal access to economic resources and technology. This collaboration underscores AASTMT’s commitment to reducing poverty through inclusive economic growth and innovation-driven empowerment.
https://aast.edu/en/news/news-details.php?language=1&unit_id=1&news_id=486102770&event_type_id=1
Logo | Competition/ Program /Incubator | Link |
Egypt Rally Startup Competition | https://ec.aast.edu/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200340 | |
AAST Rally Competition | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200392 | |
Rally Accelerate Competition | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200347 | |
AAST Rally Incubator | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200391 | |
Rally Society | ||
The Goodwill Incubator, The 1St Business Incubator For Entrepreneurs With Disabilities | http://ec.aast.edu/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200217 | |
Smart Manufacturing Incubator | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200388 | |
AAST YIEP/ Plan Incubator Program | https://aast.edu/en/centers/Entrepreneurship/contenttemp.php?page_id=48200387 | |
Supply Chain Accelerator | ||
Ripple Enabler Program | ||
Ripple Summit | ||
Arweqah Readiness Program | ||
Bridge Program by Value Makers Studio (VMS) | ||
| Qayedny’s Internship program |
AAST Entrepreneurship Center was established by The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, with the focus of empowering Arab youth to create a sustainable growing ecosystem in the Arab region & Africa. It aims to build generations of young entrepreneurs & change agents who reshape the social & economic status of the Arab region & Africa by enabling an environment of innovation, growth, support & mentorship for private businesses in AAST.
Mentorship programs and training workshops provided by the AASTMT Entrepreneurship Center and Access to the AASTMT facilities are free for students.
AAST Startup School acts as the educational arm of the Entrepreneurship Centre. The main objective of this program is equipping early-stage entrepreneurs with the essential, substantial, and core knowledge & skills. On another side, supporting existing startups through advanced trainings and technical, industry-related mentorship programs. Also, the school provides AAST EC incubators with the required educational support to achieve the impactful incubation experience.
Visit the Start-up school at the Entrepreneurship Centre at AASTMT
New companies directly created from the research and program at EC-AASTMT are defined as registered companies set up to exploit intellectual property that has originated from EC-AASTMT:
1. Fuelin
Fuelin solves the problem of fleet expense management by building an all-in-one platform for fleet expense management, distinguishing itself from existing solutions by integrating fuel payment, maintenance, insurance, and tolls into a single system. This comprehensive approach streamlines expenses, combats fraud, misuse, and waste, while providing valuable insights on driver behavior and fuel consumption. The platform's clear reports and centralized control empower businesses to optimize their fleet operations efficiently and enhancing cost control.
To know more, Visit Fuelin
To know more, Visit Fuelin
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
2. Ecomilez
Less than truck loader shared space. Provide Operations optimization - Cost savings- Green Transformation - improving social sellers volume.
To know more, Visit Ecomilez
To know more, Visit Ecomilez
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
3. Wfrley
Wfrley focuses on providing advanced e-commerce and fleet management solutions tailored for retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmacies. At Wfrley, we offer white-label web and mobile platforms that are not only customizable and scalable but also specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each business. Our business model is commission-based, and we utilize AI technology to enhance customer service, optimize routing, and drive effective upselling. Our goal is to streamline operations, reduce costs, and significantly boost productivity, ensuring the growth and success of businesses of all sizes.
To know more, Visit Wfrely
To know more, Visit Wfrely
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
4. Caionix Robot Systems
Caionix is a robotics system integrator, and automation solution provider. We help factories scale their production, raise their quality, and create savings, We help factories scale their production, raise their quality, create savings by using robotic and automation systems in their shop floor.
To know more, Visit Caionix
To know more, Visit Caionix
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
5. Nowlun
Nowlun is an online freight forwarding platform in Egypt. Compare, ship, and track Now, Digital freight shipping platform, Scan containers freights in seconds, book and track online.
To know more, Visit Nowlun
To know more, Visit Nowlun
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
6. lothgha
lothgha application for treating speech problems and solving the problem of lisps in an effective and free way for adults and children. lothgha app helps more than 46 thousand users around. The Arab world to solve pronunciation problems.
To know more, Visit lothgha
To know more, Visit lothgha
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
7. Pharmabill
Pharmabill, “The Operating System for Your Entire Pharmacy Business,” leverages an AI-driven POS platform to help pharmacies enhance net profit, streamline order procurement, simplify funding, and access financial analytics effortlessly. This comprehensive solution revolutionizes pharmacy operations by offering efficient, speedy, and well-informed processes. We provide an AI POS Mobile app that helps them increase their Sales through microsite , manage inventory and order products from our marketplace, which helps enhance sales and grow their business.
To know more, Visit Pharmabill
To know more, Visit Pharmabill
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
8. Tawredaat
Digitizing the procurement process for SMEs starting with Construction industry
- One stop shop
- Competitive prices
- Delivery Convenience
- Authentic Products
To know more, Visit Tawredaat
To know more, Visit Tawredaat
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
9. Shifa
Shifa Center for home nursing services. The hospital is in your house,Visits of doctors of all specialties. (Medical service)
To know more, Visit Shifa
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
10. Tatbeek
Provide digital Transformation and Integrated Business Solutions, Plug and play device and platform to measure and enhance machines efficiency for all machines in almost factories using IoT, cloud computing, and machine learning technologies. Unlocking Manufacturing Excellence, Maximize Efficiency, and Minimize Waste.
To know more, Visit Tatbeek
To know more, Visit Tatbeek
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
11. Super Be
Super Be marketplace and delivery service app. has been in Egyptian market since 2020 , Serving users to order their needs in 45 minutes or less and offering them a unique food ordering & delivery experience in Port Said from more than 350 restaurants ,supermarkets ,toasters/coffee shop ,butcher/frozen foods, fresh sea food, pastry shop, apothecary, dairies products , bakeries ,pharmacy , shop for grocery, stationery.
To know more, Visit Super Be
To know more, Visit Super Be
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
12.Garrar
Garrar, a technology platform transforming B2B land transportation in Egypt. Our mission is to connect shippers and carriers, streamlining the logistics process and driving efficiency in the industry.
To know more, Visit Garrar
To know more, Visit Garrar
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
13. Fifth Generation
The Fifth Generation company aims to create a new idea in smart agriculture and the use of technology
To know more, Visit Fifth Generation
To know more, Visit Fifth Generation
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
14. DewTreats
DewTreats Agency is the community where you can learn all Digital marketing courses as content marketing, social media marketing, Search engine optimization, Email- marketing, mobile marketing and marketing analytics.
To know more, Visit DewTreats
To know more, Visit DewTreats
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
15. Galsah
The Galsah provides a platform and an application that connects the best specialists, qualified service providers and parents of children with special needs. We provide the necessary resources for parents to help them provide appropriate support for their children at home. In addition, we provide support and guidance services, and enable community interaction between parents to share experiences. Periodic reports are also provided to monitor the progress of children. Join us today to build a better future for your children.
To know more, Visit Galsah
To know more, Visit Galsah
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
16. DeafGain
DeafGain , an edutech solution for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. DeafGain is a full-service firm, offering affordable solutions to individuals and local and international combanies and organisations.
To know more, Visit DeafGain
To know more, Visit DeafGain
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
17. Acsibility
Acsibility mobile application provides information to people with mobility problems about the equipped places and service providers and reduces the lack of information and their life will be easier, also closer to service providers for people with mobility problems and facilitate access to the market by providing marketing tools in the application for them.
To know more, Visit Acsibility
To know more, Visit Acsibility
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
18. Salma Ansari Meditations Channel
A cultural awareness program on the YouTube channel to solve the problem of lack of access to accurate information and a comprehensive description of the needs of the visually impaired and the blind (cultural, educational, health awareness)
To know more, Visit Salma Ansari Meditations Channel
To know more, Visit Salma Ansari Meditations Channel
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
19. Dameg
Dameg is a web accessibility solution targeting people with disabilities to provide a powerful, scalable, lightweight and secure compliance solution for any website that running at any web browser.
To know more, Visit Dameg
To know more, Visit Dameg
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
20. Takka-Pay
Merchant Wallet For Small Businesses. A forward-thinking application that works as an electronic payment gateway and a commercial wallet, it enables companies to securely accept electronic payments from customers, whether online, in-store or through mobile devices.
To know more, Visit Takka-Pay
To know more, Visit Takka-Pay
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
21. khidma
Providing industrial (electrician, plumber, carpenter, maintenance of household appliances or refrigeration and air conditioning) and other other tasks by applying the customer service, choosing the appropriate industrial and also setting the appropriate price, and also there is a guarantee after performing each service through the application. Thus, providing job opportunities for the industrial sector and also providing high quality service to the customer.
To know more, Visit khidma
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
22. Freight
Freight AnchorFreight Anchor is an advanced non-exclusive E-Logistics Platform that offer the best solutions for your cargo, tailor-made to match your shipment's requirements.
To know more, Visit Freight
To know more, Visit Freight
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
23. Teradix
Teradix is digitizing sourcing & supplier engagement with one easy to use platform, backed by the largest network of verified local suppliers in the Middle East & Africa.
A cloud-based procurement software that helps businesses to automate procurement & sourcing processe.
To know more, Visit Teradix
To know more, Visit Teradix
To know more, Visit EC-AASTMT Page
The 1st Business Incubator for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, established in cooperation and sponsorship between Rowad 2030, project of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and the Entrepreneurship Center at the Arab Academy for science, technology and maritime transport. Goodwill Incubator is designed to support entrepreneurs with varying disabilities and startups that have innovative solutions for people with disabilities. Goodwill Incubator works on helping them develop their business ideas and turn it into real business through training, mentorship, consultation and prototype development.
We believe that Entrepreneurship and self-employment is one of most viable fields for people with disabilities who are looking to enter the job market on their own terms.
The first of its kind and also serves young people who offer solutions to people of determination. Supporting young people and selecting the best projects submitted by them, as well as networking between them and investors and stakeholders, and laying the foundations for an ecosystem specialized in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation for people with special needs.
During the training workshop, an exhibition was held to support the participating entrepreneurs with disabilities to develop their entrepreneurial projects and startups. In addition, presenting an award for the best project at the exhibition and encouraging it to participate in the International "Access Abilities Expo in Dubai, 15-17, November 2022, in coordination with the Union of Arab chambers and the UNIDO office for Investment and Technology Promotion in Bahrain.
Learn more about the GoodWill Incubator at EC-AASTMT webpage.
| Name | Evidences |
| Series of Workshops “Support Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Smart Industry” | |
| Training Bootcamp -Entrepreneurship Society Port Said Branch | |
| Workshops exploring common ground with startup ecosystems in Middle East and North Africa | |
| GoodWill Entrepreneurship Incubator, Training Sessions |
| Name | Evidences |
| Session “Entrepreneurship Orientation “ | |
| Online Lecture “Call for Entrepreneurs” | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZzfWc4XnvEtTKMJ3/ |
| Online Session Discover the Essential Skills & Mindset needed to Overcome Challenges and Achieve your Entrepreneurial Goals | |
| Rally Accelerate Advisory board | |
| Rally Accelerate Competition 2023, Training BootCamp |
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| Rally Egypt Online Trainings - Pre-Incubation Phase | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YVtv2v9wK2Z3zoEX/ | |
| Training for the first business incubator for entrepreneurs with disabilities | https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=448763897355266&set=pcb.448767087354947 | |
Training Course -GoodWill incubator | https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=469643631933959&set=pcb.469644595267196 | |
| EGYPT RALLY 2023 BootCamp | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/qow3n69r3UDK3Zqc/ | |
| INTEMED Program - Training and Mentoring Sessions | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/oBjG8JxnWWYKSUfT/ |
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Start-up School
AAST Startup School acts as the educational arm of the Entrepreneurship Centre. The main objective of this program is equipping early-stage entrepreneurs with the essential, substantial, and core knowledge & skills. On another side, supporting existing startups through advanced trainings and technical, industry-related mentorship programs. Also, the school provides AAST EC incubators with the required educational support to achieve the impactful incubation experience.
Visit the Start-up school at the Entrepreneurship Centre at AASTMT
Spin-offs (2021-2022)
New companies directly created the research and program at EC-AASTMT are defined as registered companies set up to exploit intellectual property that has originated from EC-AASTMT:
Youth Incubator for AAST Students
The Implementation Strategy Matrix of the Entrepreneurship Centre offers various services to help youth enhance and validate their prototypes. Through our trainings, consultancies, exposure, and one-to-one mentorship, they support youth to launch their dream startups, and compete in the International Market. With their sector’ focused incubation programs, they fill the gaps.
The Youth Incubator at the Arab Academy is the incubation program designed for young entrepreneurs of students and fresh graduates, that aims to provide them with all needed support to start and grow innovation-based start-ups in different fields. The six months incubation program is tailored to meet the needs and challenges of early-stage entrepreneurs at that stage; it starts with a pre-incubation capacity building phase where students receive the essential knowledge and skills for entrepreneurial thinking and mindset as well as basic knowledge on marketing, finance, technical, etc. This is followed by a validation phase where start-ups start to explore their customers, market segments, and customer needs in order to provide the proper solution product or service. Start-ups then are being mentored across the prototyping phase and the start-up phase where they are being introduced to the market. The program offers technical and business support, consultation for prototype development, equipped co-working space at the Arab academy, and financial prototyping grant.
Learn more about the Youth Incubator at EC-AASTMT webpage
