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This cycle is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Tarek Kamel, an Internet pioneer and visionary, former Minister of Communications and Information Technology and ICANN’s Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President of Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement. Dr. Kamel is known for introducing and expanding affordable Internet access in Egypt and for his contributions to global Internet governance. He was well-respected among the communications and information technology community, both locally and globally, for his dedication and various accomplishments.
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WHO WE ARE
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AUC Venture lab is Egypt’s first university-based startup accelerator and a leading accelerator in the Middle East and Africa. We support innovation-driven and passionate entrepreneurs looking to turn their solutions and technologies into viable businesses. Since 2013, we have accelerated more than 170 startups covering multiple sectors. We believe in evidence-based entrepreneurship and with the support of our partners, we provide our entrepreneurs with the right business knowledge, industry expertise, tools, ressources and networks to connect with the entrepreneurial world and reach their full potential.
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MISSION
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Our mission is twofold: to help Egyptian startups commercialize their innovative solutions into viable businesses, and to provide an experiential learning and research platform for AUC community to connect and engage with entrepreneurs.
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IMPACT
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170+
32
2200+
GRADUATE STARTUPS
FINTECH STARTUPS
MENTORING & TRAINING HOURS
1.5
450
8000+
BILLION EGP INVESTMENTS
MILLION EGP REVENUES
JOBS CREATED
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AWARDS
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AUC Venture Lab has been named the Middle East & North Africa Top Challenger for 2019 / 2020 by UBI Global, a Sweden-based research company specializing in mapping, highlighting and connecting the world of business incubation and acceleration. With three previous UBI recognitions, AUC Venture Lab is the only Egyptian accelerator recognized among 1580 programs assessed this year. The regional Top Challenger award is granted to incubators and accelerators that stand out due to impressive overall impact and performance achievements relative to respective regional peers.
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A 16-week customized program for financial technology (FinTech) startups providing entrepreneurs with specialized business finance and technology support. Fintech Entrepreneurs get to understand the ins and outs of working within the evolving government regulations, and gain valuable insights from some of the smartest minds in the startup and FinTech worlds.
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OFFERINGS
INTENSIVE BUSINESS TRAININGS
NETWORKING EVENTS
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MENTOR MATCHMAKING
ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COACHING
CO-WORKING SPACE
ACCESS TO AUC COMMUNITY AND FACILITIES
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND REGULATORY SANDBOX
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FINANCIAL GRANT FOR VALIDATION
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WHO’S PITCHING?
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AMANLEEK
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Amanleek is an end-to-end digital insurance platform that simplifies the purchase and management of insurance products through digitization; making it more accessible and offering a hassle-free experience for all insurance seekers in Egypt and the Middle East. Ihab El Sokary, Mohab Aboeita and Mohamed Mansour www.amanleek.com info@amanleek.com
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Know Me provides electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) technologies for digital onboarding to the financial services industry through web and mobile software development kits, enabling a complete digital customer experience. AbdelRahman El Sergani and Muhammad El Sergani contact@knowmesolutions.com www.knowmesolutions.com
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KNOW ME
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MerQ provides an AI-based virtual assistant chatbot to educate and assist consumers in purchasing financial services products. MerQ virtual assistants provide users with information and recommendations and provide financial institutions with insights for better offerings and targeting. Nermeen Soliman and Waleed Ghalwash www.merq.ai; www.asksally.me talk@merq.ai
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MERQ
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SUBSBASE
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SubsBase helps subscription businesses streamline their subscription management and optimize their recurring revenue. It manages the subscriber’s lifecycle including upgrades, downgrades, and dunning, leaving them room to focus on their core product/ service. SubsBase also enables businesses to integrate support services such as CRM, email marketing, analytics and payment gateway with no technical development overhead or delays. Mohamed Farag subsbase.com farag@subsbase.com
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SPONSORS
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POWERED BY
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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A15
EL-SHAWARBY ATTORNEYS
HULT PRIZE
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ALMAQARR
ELGOUNA
INJAZ EGYPT
ARAB MOBILE CHALLENGE
BERKELEY UNIVERSITY
CAIRO ANGELS
CAIRO INNOVATES
ELRE7LA
ENDEAVOR
MIT ENTERPRISE FORUM
Entrepreneurs’ Society
NAHDET EL MAHROUSA
RISEUP
SEAMLESS
TECHNE SUMMIT
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EGYPT INNOVATE
PARTNERS Health 2.0
TEMENOS
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VODAFONE
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Ahmed Abdel Meguid
MENTORS
Ahmed Abou El Haz Ahmed AlFalasi
Aliaa Bassiouny
Amir Beshai
Amr Fawzi
Hamza Tag
Hani W. Naguib
Hany Moussa
Karim Gad
Karim Hussein
Kevin O’Connell
Mohamed Gamal Mohamed Hafez Mohamed Hossam
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Ahmed El Gaby
Ahmed Ellaithy
Ahmed Emad
Ashraf Nashed
Ashraf N. Shenouda
Amr Hareedy
Hany Soliman Hassan El Sokkary
Hatem Abdo
Khaled Ismail
Khaled Bichara
Loay El-Shawarby
Nada Sameh
Mohamed Shehab
Mohga Badran
Ram Akers
Randa Victor
Rawiah Abdallah
Sahar El Sallab
Sally Asaad
Sherif Kamel
El Faisal Badr
Mahdi Al Olabi
Haneen Abu Shanab
Haytham Badr
Mahmoud Samir Fouda
Reem Mahmoud Bannis
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Ahmed Galal
Ahmed Hassanein
Ahmed Mourady
Ahmed Tolba
Akram Farag
Akram Salama
Alaa Arafah
Dina Bassiouni
Dina El-Mofty
Emad Fouad
Fady Morcos
Fady ChehadĂŠ
Fady Ramzy
Fikry Boutros
Haytham Wagih
Ihab Naguib
Irini Raafat
Islam Shawky
Islam Zekry
Jacqueline Kameel
Karim Abdel Kader
Karim Ahmed
Karim Beshara
Dina Gobran
Youssef Wagih
Yasmine Abou stait
Maha Mourad
Maie El Zeiny
Marwan Hamad
Menna Sabry
Michael Messiha
Moataz Kotb
Mohab Moubashir
Mohamed El Sabban
Mohamed Farag
Bahaaeldin Abdellatif
Ehab Attia
Karim ElHossary
Nagla Samir
Nashwa Saleh
Nellie El Enany
Neveen El Tahri
Nizar Becheikh
Noha Shaker
Norhan El Sakkout Omar Soudodi
Rafeh Saleh
Hussein Wahdan
Nadine Moussa
Choucri Asmar
Sherif Shabana
Shima Barakat
Tamer Azer
Tamer Saber
Tarek Abou Alam
Yaseen Abdel Ghafar
Kamel ElKhouly
Seba Salem
Ahmed Mazhar
Amr Rakha
Ziad Mokhtar
Alaa Hashem
Ali Awni
Ayman Zaaqoq
Sally ElGemezy
Hakim Meshreki Hamed Shamma Mohamed Jebriel Manal Negmeldin
Dalia El Atrash
Sherif Ahmed El Ballat
Ahmed Nader
Sherif El-Sherbini
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Ayman Ismail
Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and AUC Venture Lab Director
Nour Ibrahim
Mohamed Hamza AUC Venture Lab Associate Director
Mohamed Yehia
Senior Media and PR Coordinator
Senior Program Coordinator
Mohamed Younis
Hadeel ElShabba
Senior Advisor
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Partnerships and Outreach Officer
Yasmine Nagaty Acceleration Manager
Samy Medhat
Senior Program Coordinator
Noha El Kholy
Logistics and Procurement Coordinator
Lina Zalat
Partnerships Manager
Verina Rizkallah
Fatma Abou Ali
Marketing & Communications Manager
Lydia Kamiel
Senior Program Coordinator
Senior Program Coordinator
Ahmed Amin
Youssef Moemen
AUC Angels Manager
Investment Analyst
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Mostafa Hassanein Program Coordinator
TEAM Mostafa Shahin Program Coordinator
Mostafa Ahmed Events Support
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AUC Angels is the first university-based angel investor network in the MENA region, with a mission to create an angel investor community at AUC to invest in innovative Egyptian startups. In partnership with V-Lab, AUC Angels has access to vetted and scalable startups that have proved traction in the market and have a strong potential for positive returns. AUC Angels provides financial and legal training to new angel investors and helps startups develop attractive investment cases and matches them with angel investors. aucangels@aucegypt.edu Syndication Partners
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Boasting an unrivalled reputation as the top private business school in Egypt and one of the best in Africa and the Arab world, the AUC School of Business is dedicated to transforming the young eager minds of today to the responsible change agents of tomorrow, all while developing relevance and leadership in an evolving ecosystem. Situated within the top private university in Egypt and enjoying nearly seven decades’ worth of history, the School offers a wide range of programs that extend beyond the classroom to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience. The School’s foremost accomplishment is a seal of excellence achieved through the Triple Crown accreditation – placing the School among the top 1 percent of educational institutions worldwide to achieve the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditations. The School’s executive education programs are also recognized by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) accreditation.
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The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a premier English language institution of higher learning. The university is committed to teaching and research of the highest caliber, and offers exceptional liberal arts and professional education in a crosscultural environment. AUC builds a culture of leadership, lifelong learning, continuing education and service among its graduates and is dedicated to making significant contributions to Egypt and the international community in diverse fields.
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
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@aucventurelab AUC Venture Lab vlab@aucegypt.edu https://business.aucegypt.edu/centers/vlab
POWERED BY
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