What's new with Egypt's Startups?

15 Egyptian startups get into next round of MIT EF Startup Competition

Out of 78 semifinalists from the Arab region, 15 startups are Egyptian at the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition.

Find out who made it

NAS Trends expands to Saudi Arabia

NAS Trends brought its clothes and merchandise to Jeddah last week, opening in Salam Mall in Saudi Arabia.

Pictures here

Mada Masr nominated for Censorship Index

Mada Masr has been shortlisted from 400 nominations for the 2016 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards.

See list here

SolarizEgypt wins GITR Regional Finals

After rocking the stage at #RiseUp15, SolarizEgypt goes on to win the Regional Finals of Get In The Ring.

More here

Our picks for this week...

What Chris Schroeder knows about startups in MENA

As more and more international investors look at, and invest in, the Middle East, Schroeder explains what they need to know and what he’s learned about entrepreneurship here.

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NASA Space App Challenge in ElGouna

The International Space Apps Challenge is focused on space exploration which takes place globally. This year, they are proudly hosting the event on April 22nd till April 24th, 2016 in TU Berlin, El Gouna.

More info here

Eduvation Summit 2016

Merging education with innovation and technology is what this year's Eduvation Summit is all about - taking place at the GrEEK Campus on the 1st & 2nd of April.

Creative Industry Summit 2016

Creative Industry is Egypt’s hub for the creative ecosystem - and it's coming back on the 11th and 12th of April.

The New Marketplace for Fitness Programs

The founders of The Wellness Log are now launching global platform Jumpsuite, where trainees can find their ideal trainers.

Read the story here

The Sudanese delegation wrote about their experience at #RiseUp15 - check out the video above and read about the experience of Tenchologya here.

What's new with the Stakeholders?

dopay introductory offer

Remove cash from your payroll. Pay all your employees electronically. Free set-up for the first 25 startups to request a demo.

Request demo here

Join the Mobile Application Launchpad

MCIT and Google have partnered to launch the Mobile App Launchpad, to help Egypt’s talent pool excel in mobile app innovation and entrepreneurship.

Find out more here

Bayt launches Bayt.com Startup Program

Bayt.com is offering startups three free job postings valid for 3 months, with the option of renewal upon request.

Fill out form here

Integreight looking for Community Manager

Hardware startup Integreight is looking for an active maker to join their team as a community manager.

Apply here