Egypt's Ministry of Industry plans to launch a new financing initiative for emerging industrial projects and a cloud technology platform called Jahiz before the end of 2026. Minister Khaled Hashem announced the plans during the Global Entrepreneurship Festival GEF 2026 in Cairo. The ministry also plans to open an industrial advisory service before mid-November.
Industrial advisory and land access
The advisory service will offer three contact levels: an AI chatbot, video meetings with specialists, and in-person appointments. It will provide data on expected demand, competitors, customs duties, technology, and raw materials. For land, the ministry offers a 21-year lease-to-own option or a renewable 50-year right-to-use arrangement.
Financing and licensing support
The ministry is still working to reduce licensing burdens for small, medium, and startup projects. It plans to use innovative mechanisms in the new financing initiative for industrial entrepreneurs. The initiative is expected to form part of the Egypt Forum 2026 outcomes.
Technology services for manufacturers
The Jahiz platform will deliver cloud-based software and hardware, including ERP systems. The ministry will combine demand and negotiate with technology suppliers to secure lower prices. One reviewed solution was priced at about 10,000 Egyptian pounds for 20 licenses.
The advisory service is scheduled to open before mid-November. The Jahiz platform is planned before the end of 2026. The ministry also signed a protocol with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to link factory needs with university research.