Incubator · Egypt

Orange Corners Egypt

Free six-month incubation and acceleration cycles for young founders in Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta, with workshops, masterclasses, coaching and a graduation day with investors; costs are covered by the Dutch government and partners.

Status unknown Run by Outreach Egypt, for the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
not published
Instrument
not published
Equity taken
not published Equity not mentioned.
Programme fee
No fee Free; costs covered by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private partners.
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
In person
Stages
Idea, pre-seed
Sectors
Agrifood, Climate, Energy
Open to founders from
Egypt
Perks
  • Bi-weekly workshops and six monthly masterclasses
  • Mentoring and one-to-one coaching
  • Legal, financial and branding consultancy
  • Graduation day with potential investors

Six-month cycles after a compulsory two-day bootcamp for up to 50 semi-finalists; 20-25 are selected. Hubs in Assiut and Luxor (Upper Egypt) and Alexandria, Dakahlia, Menoufia, Kafr El Sheikh and Beheira (Nile Delta). Focus areas include climate and water-smart agriculture, waste management, energy and tech-enabled startups.

Application dates

Status unknown

Dates not published. Applications usually open for one month before each six-month cycle; the latest cohorts began in January 2026 and applications are closed.

Usual timing: Applications usually open for one month before each six-month cycle; the latest cohorts began in January 2026 and applications are closed.

Who can apply

  • At least one founder aged 18-35
  • Typically recent university graduates; secondary-school certificate holders may also apply
  • An idea in the programme's focus areas
  • Full attendance, with no more than 20% excused absence
  • Stage: idea, pre-seed

What founders should check

  1. Equity: Equity not mentioned. Ask for the exact stake before you accept a place.
  2. It charges no programme fee.
  3. It runs in person. Plan to be there for the length of the programme.
  4. Dates for the next cohort are not published. Applications usually open for one month before each six-month cycle; the latest cohorts began in January 2026 and applications are closed.

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