Huawei Technologies, ITIDA sign MOU to Launch “Huawei Spark Program”

Huawei Technologies, ITIDA sign MOU to Launch “Huawei Spark Program”

Cairo – Huawei Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in conjunction with The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) to launch Huawei “Spark” program. The program aims to provide opportuntities for deep-tech startups to establish roots in new markets, widen their client reach and co-create with Huawei.

The stipulated coordination seeks to provide promising technology- driven startups in the areas of AI, Data Managemnt, Gaming, eCommerce with free accesss to Huawei’s unique ecosystem of Cloud resources . Additionally, selected start-ups will have the power to access Huawei’s training programs for technical support, including cloud and AI technology, such as AI development framework, database and OS to develop their own applications, services and appliances.

The MoU was signed by Mr. MaBen, Board Member, Managing Director of Public Affairs and Communication Department at Huawei Egypt, and Dr. Hossam Othman, Vice President of The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and Managing Director of The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC). Both parties believe the Spark incubation and accelerating platform will propel digital transformation in various industries such as heath care, fin-tech, education, energy etc; in line with Egypt 2030 vision.

Highlighting the significance of this collaboration, Dr Hossam Othman, VP of ITIDA and