Egypt's first university-based accelerator, top-ranked in Africa, whose portfolio has raised $356M+.
Why this could be a strong fit
A strong fit for idea to seed-stage General founders building out of Cairo who want structured mentorship, capital, and investor introductions.
What you need to qualify
- An early-stage startup aligned with American University in Cairo's focus (General)
- A committed founding team able to participate for the full program duration
- Willingness to participate in person in Cairo
- Acceptance of the program’s standard investment/equity terms (confirm current terms directly)
How to apply
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your startup fits AUC Venture Lab, Startup Accelerator's stage and focus criteria on the official site.
- 2
Submit an application
Apply via AUC Venture Lab, Startup Accelerator's official application channel on its website.
- 3
Screening & interviews
Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.
- 4
Join the cohort
Accepted teams participate in person in Cairo for the program duration.
Frequently asked
Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.
Funding varies by program/track. This operator emphasizes network access and investor connections over a fixed check.
It's operated by American University in Cairo, based in Cairo, Egypt.
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