Shell Egypt honours young innovators, supporting over 1,000 entrepreneurs
Shell Egypt, in collaboration with Flat6Labs Egypt, celebrated the achievements of young Egyptian entrepreneurs at the Intilaaqah Annual Awards Ceremony on 29 May 2024, marking the conclusion of a program cycle that supported over 1,000 aspiring innovators.
The Shell Intilaaqah Egypt Programme, which operated in three Egyptian governorates, empowered 120 teams with essential training and recognized six standout start-ups for their innovative ideas. Throughout this cycle, the program provided hands-on entrepreneurial training, ideation sessions, and business development support to youth from diverse regions. More than 120 start-up teams benefited from intensive mentorship and capacity-building initiatives, including bootcamps, incubation activities, and matchmaking sessions, which assisted them in refining their business ideas, strengthening their operations, and preparing for investment.
Dalia Elgabry, Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Egypt, commented on the program’s impact: “We are incredibly proud of the tangible impact that the Shell Intilaaqah Egypt Program has achieved this year. At Shell, powering lives means providing energy while creating opportunities for people to thrive. Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is built on driving sustainable development, supporting local communities, and accelerating human potentials.