About Us

Reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape in Egypt.

Cairo-based think tank focused on advisory services and capacity building programs.

Leveraging our extensive network of governmental and ecosystem stakeholders, Entlaq's team is committed to addressing the needs of governmental, investor, and entrepreneurial stakeholders and providing a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Entlaq in Numbers

800

Network of Startups

7 +

Global Partnerships

22 +

Government Partnerships

Our Services

Entlaq Advisory

Data-driven Decision Making

Research-based Products

Strategy Advisory

Policy & Legislative Advisory

Market Access & Expansion

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Our Services

Entlaq Programs

Upskilling & Investment Promotion

Entlaq Programs’ Partners

Accelerator & Investment Promotion

Corportate Innovation Programs

Incubation & Investment Readiness Programs

Entlaq Programs’ Partners

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Testimonials

Notes about Entlaq

“The uniqueness of this report lies in its origin as a product “Entlaq” whose initial steps we witnessed, and we have observed the founders’ dedication to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We have closely followed their relentless efforts in supporting startups, efforts that have gained recognition even from the President Abdelfatah ElSisi, who praised “Entlaq” and its team of young Egyptian Minds”

H.E. Dr. Hala Elsaid

Ex-Minister of Planning
& Economic Development

Dr. Hala El Said said that Entlaq is a pioneering Egyptian experience and a youth model to be emulated in the Egyptian market, pointing out that the company has a vision and a well-thought-out business plan to achieve that vision, which it has been able to achieve professionally within one year. She praised the company's role in bringing about change and spreading the culture of entrepreneurship through a comprehensive and diverse set of work axes. She added that such events in the field of entrepreneurship and start-ups are always full of positive energy, praising the idea of gathering all the ecosystem’s players in one place, explaining that the most important thing that distinguishes the company is that it works to change mindsets towards entrepreneurial thinking and spread this culture among young people, in cooperation between the government, the private sector and international development institutions.

H.E. Dr. Hala Elsaid

Ex-Minister of Planning
& Economic Development

As part of the collaborative efforts aimed at developing the entrepreneurship and startup environment, it is essential to have reports, analyses, and data on the entrepreneurship sector to provide accurate and reliable information about its status, level, challenges, and opportunities. This information contributes to formulating policies and recommendations supporting the maximization

H.E. Mr. Hossam Heiba

CEO of the General Authority for Investment & Free Zones (GAFI)

“I would like to thank Entlaq and express my appreciation for the successful launch of this insightful report. it is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations to you and your team for the dedication and efforts put into providing the Egyptian entrepreneurship sector with invaluable data on our startup ecosystem”.

Eng. Ahmed El-Zaher

CEO of The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)

“Maturing the startup scene however is still urgently needed to overcome Egypt’s current economic challenges, achieve its economic aspirations, and improve living conditions. This will lead to the establishment of a scalable, sustainable leading ecosystem that leverages the capabilities of one of the most talented spots worldwide to create a robust pipeline for innovation-driven startups with fulfilled requirements at their different growth stages. Hence comes the importance of this Entlaq report to shed more light, provide insights, and help validate the above mentioned hypotheses. It is certainly a valuable addition to the essential literature concerning the innovation-driven startup scene in Egypt.”

Dr. Hossam Osman

CIT Minister Advisor for Technology Innovation

“As an academic and a practitioner, I value research that highlights the entrepreneurs'’ journeys, area of strength and challenges. Over the years, Egyptian founders have shown inspiring persistence, outstanding innovation, and a growing level of sophistication in the face of economic changes and the pandemic challenges”

Ayman Ismail

Founding Director of AUC Venture Lab and Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at AUC School of Business

“The egyptian ecosystem has been around for years; however, the mapping of the ecosystem is not available and with the introduction of Entlaq’s Sector Diagnostics report this will be the starting point of mapping it out”

Nelly Mahmoud

Chief Officer of Marketing, Youth, Services & Financial Inclusion at EGbank

“We are really happy at Tiktok that we are the main partner of Entlaq’s vision to enhance the youth and the ecosystem, which aligns perfectly with Tiktok’s vision. Today Entlaq will be showcasing all aspects of the Sector Diagnostics Report, in an effort to provide people with the data needed to improve the ecosystem through the recommendations provided by the report”

Farah Tukan

Director of Public Policy for Middle East, Africa, Turkey, South Asia, & pakistan At TikTok

“It is our honor that we were part of Entlaq’s journey from the very beginning. Today they launched the Sector diagnostics report, which is a vital asset to the Egyptian ecosystem. The report reflects how the Egyptian ecosystem is performing and through this report we will be able to identify the ecosystem’s problems and work together on solving them accordingly.”

Abdelhameed Sharara

Founder & CEO of Riseup

Entlaq Partners

An overview of Entlaq’s partners

Leveraging our extensive network of governmental, international and regional, corporate partners, IOs and international banks, ecosystem partners, Entlaq's team is committed to addressing the needs of governmental, investor, and entrepreneurial stakeholders and providing a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.