Egypt, AECID conclude entrepreneurial bootcamp to empower green, industrial entrepreneurs

Egypt, AECID conclude entrepreneurial bootcamp to empower green, industrial entrepreneurs

The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports concluded Tuesday the qualifying bootcamp for the “Be Entrepreneur” initiative for 100 green and industrial entrepreneurial initiatives at Port Said’s youth centre.

Promoting enterprise development and self-employment in the post-COVID era, the initiative developed and provided inclusive entrepreneurship training packages for around 2000 undergraduates and graduates, fostering the participation of women and persons with disabilities that efficiently match Egypt’s economic priorities, with a focus on green and industrial growth.

In parallel with the recent launch of “Ebdaa”, Egypt’s national initiative for the development of industry in Egypt, the ‘Be Entrepreneur’ initiative provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas for future green industries that can diversify and revitalize Egypt’s economy.

“It was truly awe-inspiring to see the diversity of the ideas that were being pitched at the Be Entrepreneur bootcamp in Port Said, which attests to the entrepreneurial potential of Egyptian youth,” Mónica González Bastos, Programme Manager at the AECID, said. “In line with Egypt Vision 2030, the Spanish Cooperation is committed to meeting the aspirations of youth through providing decent job opportunities to support an inclusive economy. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is a