ITIDA unveils revamped Egypt innovate to power the country’s startup ecosystem

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced the official launch of the revamped version of the “Egypt Innovate” platform, the first fully integrated national platform for innovation and entrepreneurship. The platform is developed and operated through a consortium led by Entlaq, in partnership with Robusta and Kamelizer. The launch took place on the sidelines of the “AI Everything Middle East & Africa” Summit and Exhibition, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with participation from representatives of more than 30 countries, alongside leading global corporations, startups, technology leaders, policymakers, and investors.

The launch of “Egypt Innovate” represents a strategic step reflecting Egypt’s state direction toward building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy. The platform serves as a unified digital meeting point connecting government policies with startups, investors, universities, and the research community, contributing to the development of Egypt’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy regionally and internationally.

Engineer Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), affirmed that the launch of the revamped version of the “Egypt Innovate” platform represents a strategic milestone within the state’s efforts to build a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem for entrepreneurship and startups, leveraging data and advanced technologies as a cornerstone for achieving sustainable economic growth.