About the Program
Nahdet El Mahrousa is excited to announce the launch of a new early-stage round of Ebda3 Ma7ali.
This round is dedicated to supporting innovative early-stage social enterprises across various industries, helping them build and develop sustainable, scalable models that positively impact society.
These rounds are part of the Ebda3 Ma7ali program, a sector-neutral incubation program that began in 2015, fully funded by Nahdet El Mahrousa.
Applications are now closed for all fields, however
There are still opportunities available for companies working in the field of Sustainable urbanization , such as energy-efficient building design, sustainable construction, sustainable transportation, and more. If your company operates in one of these sectors or similar fields, we encourage you to apply to join the
Benefits and Services
Benefits and Services
The selected startups will receive the following services of value equivalent to 200K
1
Customized Consultations
Personalized one-on-one consultations addressing early-stage topics tailored to the specific technical and business needs of each enterprise.
2
Seed Funding
Up to 40,000 EGP, zero-equity funding.
3
Mentorship
Access to experienced mentors across various domains.
4
Discounted BSU Services
On-demand financial, legal, HR, and digital marketing services from NM’s Business Support Unit (BSU), including financial auditing and internal legal document creation.
5
Account Management
A dedicated project development service offered by our team.
6
Networking
Access to relevant networks (impact Investors, donors, companies, experts, professional mentors, social entrepreneurs etc.) as well as other opportunities including local and international events.
7
Discounted Co-Working Space
Access to shared space at Garage El Mahrousa, Nahdet El Mahrousa’s co-working space in downtown Cairo, at discounted rates.
Sectors We Support
As a sector-neutral program, we welcome and support enterprises from all fields.
Waste Management
Healthcare
Sustainable Agribusiness and Food Production
Sustainable Urbanization
This year we are running Ebda3 Ma7ali as part of the Egypt Urban Campaign.
In light of that, we are dedicating specific slots for social startups from sustainable urbanization sectors and other related fields.
Startup Eligibility Criteria
We are looking for social enterprises that meet the following criteria
1
Address Local Social Challenges
Your startup should provide solutions that effectively tackle social issues within local communities
2
Sustainability and Revenue Generation
Your enterprise should either be sustainable or have a clear plan to achieve sustainability and generate revenue.
3
Scalability
Your business model should have the potential for significant growth, both in financial terms and social impact.
4
Innovation
Your approach should be innovative, offering new or unconventional solutions to social challenges.
5
Egyptian Nationality
The founding team must consist of Egyptian nationals.
6
Age Range
Founders should be between 25 and 40 years old.
Round Stages
Applicants must fill in the application by September 17th, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed against the above-mentioned criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by October 2024 and invited for interviews shortly after.
Participants will pitch in front of a panel which will select a limited number of social enterprises
Selected startups will start the program.
How to Apply?
Fill in the application form below (in English or Arabic) and submit it by September 17th, 2024.
If you have any questions contact us at apply@nahdetelmahrousa.org
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About Egypt Urban Campaign
About Egypt Urban Campaign
The Egypt Urban Campaign mobilizes partners and citizens for sustainable urbanization in the lead-up to the World Urban Forum 12 in Cairo (November 2024). Focused on six key pillars—People, Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion, Well-being, and Housing—the campaign promotes impactful events and solutions for better cities in Egypt, giving participants a platform to voice ideas and drive change.
About Nahdet El Mahrousa
About Nahdet El Mahrousa
Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM) is an Egyptian not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NPO/NGO) that builds the capacities of organizations to improve and expand their social impact. It does so through a) an incubator program that supports social enterprsies from the idea stages all the way to the growth and scale up phases, b) a capacity building program for NGOs and other civil society organizations, and c) an entrepreneurs’ hub that offers business support services, coworking facilities, and a range of other services like trainings, workshops, events, and networking opportunities.