STEM Entrepreneurship Center (STEM EC) reaffirmed its pivotal role in supporting startups and fostering Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through its participation in the sixth edition of “Al Foras Fein?” (الفرص فين؟), held on December 31 at The Greek Campus.
The session convened founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore where genuine opportunities lie in today’s dynamic market. The conversation, led by investor Mohamed Nagaty and hosted by Hussein Al Menawy, created a high-impact dialogue grounded in practical market insight and execution-driven strategies.
Hussein Al Menawy, CEO of Xanadu Group and Managing Director of Startup Grind Cairo, emphasized the significance of the platform, stating that “Al Foras Fein?” serves as an annual opportunity to spotlight developments in both Egyptian and global markets, while assessing strengths and gaps across key sectors. He highlighted this edition’s importance as it marks the launch of “Al Foras Fein?” as an independent platform dedicated to producing specialized business and financial content for the region.
From the investor’s perspective, Mohamed Nagaty, Co-Founder of Exits MENA, noted that “Al Foras Fein?” acts as a critical bridge between the local market and global developments, transferring knowledge and market insights that positively influence decision-making and help entrepreneurs stay informed about international trends.” Nagaty added, “We need to move from asking ‘Where is opportunity?’ to building the mechanisms that create it, systematically, not sporadically,” highlighting the importance of execution-driven ecosystem building.
As part of its broader mission, STEM EC positions itself as a co-building partner for entrepreneurs, treating entrepreneurship as an experiential journey rather than a one-off intervention. Through community building, ecosystem platforms, and targeted support, STEM EC helps founders move from ambition to structured, scalable action.
Over the past year, STEM EC has actively engaged with the entrepreneurial community via partnerships and sponsorships across key regional events, including Hult Prize, RiseUp, AIESEC, Techne, and the Knowledge Youth Forum, in addition to hosting sector-focused meetups across technology, green tech, and emerging industries.
Both Al Menawy and Nagaty expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership with STEM EC and optimism for the platform’s future, particularly following the launch of “Al Foras Fein?” as an independent entity, noting that additional partnership initiatives will be announced throughout the year.
