Deadline: 21 August 2023
The 500 Global in Egypt, offered in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), will provide local startups and innovators with local and global opportunities through 500 Global’s programs, curated events, and strategic partnerships.
The 500 Global Scale Up Program in Egypt is a 7-week hybrid program designed to empower startups in Egypt at Pre-Series A or Series A stages.
What you can expect during the 7 weeks with 500 Global?
- Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2, In Person)
- Kick-off Retreat (in/near Cairo): Spend some time getting to know your batch mates and form bonds early. Focuses on founder wellness, leadership, and other exciting sessions.
- Growth Fundamentals: Understand what growth is and what growth isn’t
- Fundraising: Understand raising capital to fuel your upcoming growth
- Pitching: Focus on creating a compelling narrative for your upcoming meetings
- Phase 2 (Weeks 3-5, Hybrid)
- Growth Loops, Funnels, and more: Understand metrics, growth loops and funnels, and prepare to experiment with acquisition and retention strategies
- Hiring, Talent, Culture: Understand what a growth team needs, talent acquisition, and setting up team culture
- Pitching: Present about your company to ecosystem stakeholders and obtain feedback
- Phase 3 (Weeks 6-7, In Person)
- Pitching: Continue to hone your presentation skills through 1:1 or group sessions
- Demo Day and Networking: Share about your company/product at Demo Day to a room of partners, corporations, ecosystem stakeholders and more
- Phase 4 (Week 8 Onwards, Hybrid)
- 12-week Post Program Support includes
- Workshops: Continue to drive growth by working with the team on experiments
- Mentorship: 1:1 mentorship to obtain feedback and spur learning opportunities.
This Program Helps Startups:
- Gain Hands-on Support from 500 Global’s Investment and Regional Teams
- Receive support and feedback from 500 Global’s investment partners and regional teams who extend across the MENA region and beyond. 500 Global will help you navigate challenges and identify opportunities to scale, including product development, operations, fundraising and more!
- Develop a Tailored Strategy for Scalable Growth
- Collaborate with 500 Global’s mentors who will guide you in creating a tailored growth strategy that may help you boost your financial resources, build a skilled workforce, and scale your operations effectively.
- Join an Exclusive Network of Innovators
- Gain access to 500 Global’s community events and curated resources, including best practices, templates, and discounted services from 500 Global’s network of partners. Connect with a diverse network of founders, stakeholders and industry experts to exchange ideas, share experiences, and receive direct feedback on your ideas, products, and services.
- 12-week Post-Program Support
- Receive ongoing support for a 12 weeks’ post-program from 500 Global through 1:1 mentoring sessions, facilitated introductions, and a range of resources, all dedicated to fueling the growth of your company!
Criteria
- To qualify, you must be a tech or tech-enabled startup at the Pre-Series or Series A stage (either about to raise your Pre-Series A/Series A round, or have recently raised the round) startup. Ideally, you should also have found product market fit, with demonstrated traction and a solid team behind your company.
- They are looking for inspired and passionate founders who are ready to take their companies to the next level with them.
For more information, visit 500 Global.
