Orange Corners to Assist Startups in Seven Egyptian Governorates
The programme, which aims to empower young entrepreneurs, will cover Luxor, Assiut, Alexandria, Menoufia, Dakaklia, Kafr El-Sheik and Beheira.
Feb 13, 2025
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and the Ministry of International Cooperation announced the expansion of the Orange Corners programme to support startups in seven governorates. The programme will now cover Luxor, Assiut, Alexandria, Menoufia, Dakaklia, Kafr El-Sheik and Beheira.
A programme aiming to empower and assist young entrepreneurs, Orange Corners is a partnership between Egypt and the Netherlands, as well as private sector institutions such as the Bank of Alexandria and City Edge Developments.
The programme has supported over 115 startups, 58% of which are female-led, across key sectors, including agriculture, waste management, health, education, e-commerce and financial technology.
The ministry stated that the programme will aim to support 130 companies across a range of industries in 2025.
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