Honoring Egypt’s Innovators
The Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) has revealed the shortlisted finalists for its fourth edition, which ran from August 11th to August 15th, 2024. This prestigious event, culminating in a grand ceremony on September 21st, 2024, will honor the winners who have showcased exceptional innovation, creativity, and impact in their respective fields.
Fostering a Competitive Spirit
The EEA has established itself as a beacon for entrepreneurial excellence in Egypt, creating a competitive environment with clear evaluation criteria. The awards aim to support and spotlight innovative ideas while empowering Egyptian entrepreneurs and youth who are driving positive change in their communities. Since its inception, the EEA has grown into a regional platform that recognizes achievements across diverse sectors, including technology, industry, services, artistic creativity, and more.
Finalists: A Showcase of Excellence
This year’s announcement of the shortlisted finalists was made through EEA’s social media platforms, where the finalists across various categories were revealed. The categories and their finalists include:
- Outstanding Youth Entrepreneur Award: SIGHT, Progressio, Fati’s
- Sports and Wellness Award: Timeout Sports Management, SR Padel, Move
- Disruptor of Traditional Industries Award: Poultry Sync, iSchool, ILLA Logistics Holding
- Art to Business Award: 2oolameme, Art Cairo, Bazarna
- Content Innovation Award: Flavor Republic, Peace Cake, Tayarah
- Digital Solutions and Customer Experience Award: Rawmart, Dxwand, Synapse Analytics
- Environmental Sustainability Award: Tulima Farms, Mozna, Becom
- Fashion Vanguard Award: Up-Fuse, Pepla, Palma
- Fintech Excellence Award: Sahl, Menthum, Klickit
- Global Reach Achievement Award: Linah Farms, Technobit, iLock
- Local Hero Award: Halo, Bubblzz, Raw African
- Product Design & Innovation Award: Ramla, Bonocle, SAL
- Quick Serve Restaurant Champion Award: Willy’s Kitchen, JJ’s, Koffee Kulture
- Rising Star Award: Agrican, Reme-d, Venu
- Disruptive Duo Award: Danone and Shift EV, Rology and AstraZeneca, Yodawy and Metlife
The Vision Behind EEA
Amr Mansi, founder and CEO of Ievents and the visionary behind the EEA, expressed his enthusiasm for the level of innovation and diversity represented by the finalists. “The initial judging sessions were filled with fruitful discussions and praise from the various judging committees for the intellectual diversity and innovation demonstrated by the participating companies. The EEA Awards are more than just accolades; they are a sustainable platform for fostering innovation, development, and collaboration among Egypt’s leading minds and economic experts.”
Partnerships Fueling Success
The success of the EEA is bolstered by strong partnerships. The fourth edition is organized by Ievents, with Tatweer Misr as the "Powered By" partner, EGBANK as the official bank partner, and longstanding support from Orange Egypt and PepsiCo. Startup Scene serves as the official media partner, Concrete as the fashion partner for the third consecutive year, Nestlé as the sustainability partner, Seven as the consumer finance partner, and Influence Group as the communication partner.
A Platform for Future Growth
The EEA continues to be a crucial platform for recognizing and empowering Egypt’s entrepreneurs. By providing a stage for innovative ideas and impactful ventures, the awards contribute to creating a rich environment of innovation and development in Egypt and beyond. The final ceremony on September 21st will not only celebrate the winners but also reaffirm the importance of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and social progress.
