Growth Acceleration Round 2025
Join a 6–8 month journey with an experienced green startup accelerator – offering tailored support, mentorship, and up to EGP 300,000 in funding for startups innovating in waste management and energy across Egypt.
600+ startups supported since 2003. Fully funded. Zero equity.
600+ startups supported since 2003.
Fully funded. Zero equity.
From funding to mentorship, we back founders building real solutions. Tap each benefit to learn more:
Receive catalytic non-equity funding of up to EGP 300,000 to accelerate growth, supported by hands-on technical assistance
Solve real operational challenges and improve your internal processes through focused, high-impact sessions with experienced advisors
Refine your business model and develop a strategic growth plan to prepare for scalable growth
Get connected with key industry stakeholders, including customers and suppliers
Improve consistency, reliability, and efficiency across your operations
Learn to define and track your startup’s social and environmental outcomes more clearly with expert support
Benefit from mentorship and workshops delivered by professionals who understand Egypt’s green startup ecosystem
Access affordable legal and financial consultations through our in-house business support unit (BSU). Depending on your business needs, additional HR or marketing-related support may also be available.
Now, it’s your turn.
Implemented by Nahdet El Mahrousa
Egypt and the Middle East’s 1st incubator for early-stage social enterprises
This green startup accelerator round is open to social enterprises in the waste management and energy sectors that meet the following criteria:
Demonstrated year-over-year revenue and a track record of selling products or services within the clean and green sector
Founders are Egyptian nationals with expertise in the sector or field in which the startup operates
Demonstrated year-over-year revenue and a track record of selling products or services within the clean and green sector
Founders are Egyptian nationals with expertise in the sector or field in which the startup operates
Founding team with expertise in both business and technical areas
Startup has been legally registered in Egypt for at least 2 years and operates from its headquarters in Egypt
Founding team with expertise in both business and technical areas
Startup has been legally registered in Egypt for at least 2 years and operates from its headquarters in Egypt
Startup has a dedicated team of 5+ members, capable of generating both direct jobs (within the company) and indirect jobs (benefiting distributors, suppliers, producers, and others)
Commitment to including women and youth, especially in the hiring process
Startup has a dedicated team of 5+ members, capable of generating direct jobs (within the company) and indirect jobs (benefiting distributors, suppliers, producers, and others)
Commitment to including women and youth, especially in the hiring process
If this sounds like your startup, scroll down to apply
Curious what happens after you apply? Tap each step to walk through the process
Applicants fill in the application by June 3, 2025
All applications are reviewed against the above-mentioned criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by mid June 2025 and invited for interviews shortly after
Participants pitch in front of a panel which will select a limited number of social enterprises to join Khaleeha wa Gadedha’s green accelerator program
Selected startups will start the 6-8 month program
Submit your application in English or Arabic before June 3, 2025
A limited number of startups are selected each round
Questions? Reach us at apply@nahdetelmahrousa.org
Building on a successful partnership dating back to 2015, Khaleeha wa Gededha is the latest initiative funded by Arabian Cement Company and implemented by Nahdet El Mahrousa. As a dedicated green startup accelerator, this program supports the growth of Egyptian green startups across various sectors by helping them enhance their operations, build a scalable growth strategy, enhance their operations, and forge valuable partnerships.
Established in 1997, Arabian Cement Company (ACC) is a key player in the Egyptian cement industry. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of local communities.
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.
