Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its fifth anniversary during a highly anticipated grand final ceremony held on November 21 at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The event gathered more than 1,000 business leaders, founders, innovators, and ecosystem partners from across the region, spotlighting excellence and innovation across 15 award categories that reflect the evolving strength of Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year’s edition welcomed the participation of distinguished public figures, including H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and H.E. Dr. Tarek Shawky, Former Minister of Education and Technical Education.
A Strategic Partnership Driving Long-Term Entrepreneurial Growth
This edition also marked the fourth consecutive year of Tatweer Misr’s participation as the Strategic Partner supporting the EEA. The company’s consistent presence underscores its long-term commitment to empowering talent, strengthening the entrepreneurial landscape, and enabling high-potential startups across Egypt. Their partnership reflects a shared ambition to scale innovation and influence economic development through sustainable collaboration.
Celebrating Five Years of Impact
Reflecting on this major milestone, Amr Mansi, Founder and CEO of ievents and Founder of the EEA, expressed deep pride in the platform’s journey. He emphasized that the theme “Five Years of Impact” captures both the progress of startups and the resilience of Egyptian entrepreneurs who have adapted to challenges while continuously innovating. Mansi noted that the awards serve as a testament to perseverance, celebrating exceptional leaders who reshape industries and drive the evolution of Egypt’s entrepreneurial landscape.
From his side, Karim Radwan, CCO at Tatweer Misr, reinforced the importance of the strategic partnership, stating that the fifth edition marks a significant chapter built on shared vision and effective collaboration. He highlighted that Tatweer Misr’s role extends to supporting entrepreneurs in transforming ideas into scalable companies, creating real economic impact, and inspiring future generations of innovators.
Honoring Excellence Across 15 Categories
This year’s winners represent a diverse lineup of trailblazers redefining multiple sectors. The 2025 EEA honorees include:
AI Excellence & Deeptech Award – WideBot AI
Creative Storytelling Award – Asfoura Books
Social Dining Award – PÀO
Cultural Innovation Award – iRead
Innovation in Education Award – iSchool
Fashion Vanguard Award – Cloud
Fintech Forward Award – Sahl
Interior Design Award – Base Studio
Local Hero Award – Alma
Green Innovation Award – Jadeed
People of Tomorrow Youth Award – Dragons Bootcamp LLC
Smart Solutions in Logistics Award – Mylerz
Sports Innovation & Wellness Award – TimeOut Sports Management
Disruptive Duo for Market Innovations Award – Engazaat Agro & Nestlé
Rising Star Award – Exit
Strong Alliances Supporting the Ecosystem
The EEA is presented by ievents and powered by Tatweer Misr through a strategic partnership renewed for three additional editions. Vodafone Business also joined as the Official Technology Partner for the next three years, reinforcing its commitment to empowering SMEs.
The event was hosted by Hassan Allam Holding at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with EGBANK serving as the Official Bank Partner and Nestlé as the Sustainability Partner. On the media front, Startup Scene continues as the Official Media Partner, while Concrete returned as the Official Fashion Partner for the fourth year.
Additional support came from talabat Egypt, The Sage Experience, LOGIC Consulting as the Knowledge Partner, and Influence Group, which marks its fifth consecutive year as Communications Partner. 16 Dash joined as Digital Partner for this edition.
The 2025 ceremony also welcomed key ecosystem partners including Asharq Bloomberg as Regional Media Partner, Entlaq as Think Tank Partner, AmCham Egypt, El-Naggar & Partners Law Firm, and Smashi Business, who will continue to support winners throughout their future journeys.
This year’s milestone edition demonstrates the sustained momentum of Egypt’s startup scene, marking five years of collective growth, collaboration, and innovation—and signaling a promising trajectory for the coming years.
