Egypt's Ministry of Industry has supported more than 700 startups and exhibitors over the past three years. It now plans to prepare 50 entrepreneurs and startups for export to European markets. The first phase will target Italy and Spain through a partnership with Creative Industries for Export Company.
Export preparation details
The initiative will focus on clothing, jewelry, and leather. It will help products meet quality, design, and packaging standards for European buyers. Support will cover target market studies, international pricing, and business plans.
Local exhibition record
The incubator administration helped startups join major local exhibitions such as Turathna, Diarna, Materialia, and Africa. These events allowed companies to test products with consumers and traders. They also gathered direct feedback to improve quality and design.
Fig processing program
Egypt is the world's second-largest producer of figs. More than 70% of the crop is not used industrially. The administration will connect drying startups with research centers to develop local dried fig production.
The administration will continue trade matchmaking with distributors and importers after exhibitions. This work aims to turn early contacts into lasting commercial agreements. The fig initiative will also supply local demand during Ramadan and the rest of the year.