PRESSR: Orange Corners Egypt celebrates the graduation of the 100 startups from the cohort in the Delta Region

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100 startups graduate from the Orange Corners Egypt programme in the Delta region, with a focus on industries including agriculture, food security, climate action, -health, education and tech-based startups offering sustainable solutions. Over 50% women participation, Orange Corners ensures contributing to inclusive economic growth and job creation across 7 governorates in Upper Egypt and Delta.Orange Corners, an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was launched in Egypt in 2021 to provide young aspiring entrepreneurs with training, networks, and facilities to start and grow innovative businesses that supports Egypt Vision 2030 and key UN SDGs.Cairo, Egypt: In a powerful celebration of youth innovation and entrepreneurship, the Orange Corners Egypt programme, an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands marked a new milestone with the graduation of this year’s first cycle from its flagship Delta Cohort. Held at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt in the presence of H.E. Peter Mollema, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, the event brought together government, development, and private sector leaders in support of Egypt’s next generation of entrepreneurs.Joined by key partners from the private sector, Nikolay Mladenov, Managing Director at Al Ahram Beverages Company; Abdallah Salam, President & CEO of Madinet Masr; and Paolo Vivona, Managing Director of ALEXBANK. The event honored the graduation of 100 startups, including 52 women-led ventures, from across Egypt’s Delta region.The 2025 Delta Cohort placed a special focus on vital sectors including, agri-food innovation, tech-based startups offering sustainable solutions, climate- and water-smart agriculture, as well as creative industries. The program ensures that more than 50% of participants are women, affirming its commitment to gender equity and inclusive economic growth.Each cycle offers young entrepreneurs a comprehensive support system: business development training, mentorship, access to networks, and business coaching. In 2025 alone, the program is expected to support 130 startups, including 30 from Upper Egypt (Assiut and Luxor) and 100 from the Delta region (Alexandria, Beheira, Kafr El Sheikh, Dakahlia, and Menoufia). Each graduate is estimated to ...

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