Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with leading figures from the Egyptian startup ecosystem to finalize the charter and discuss the establishment of a unified entity for entrepreneurship in the country.
"The Startup Charter represents the first collaboration
of its kind between the government and the entrepreneurship community," Al-Mashat
said. The document provides an executive roadmap to coordinate efforts, ensure
policy clarity for investors, and dismantle barriers to growth.
The Minister also highlighted the creation of a unified
government guide for services and licensing, covering more than 170 services
across 35 government agencies. A dedicated digital platform for the Ministerial
Group for Entrepreneurship has also been launched to serve as a primary
communication hub for the sector.
The meeting was attended by prominent industry figures,
including founders and executives from Sawari Ventures, RiseUp, Swvl, and the
AUC Venture Lab, alongside members of parliament.
Mashat emphasized that these initiatives are part of Egypt’s broader National Program for Structural Reforms, aimed at creating a sustainable environment for innovation and investment.