Benha University launches the 2026 Startup Summit with prizes and financial support exceeding two million Egyptian pounds

Benha University has announced the opening of applications for participation in the Benha University Startup Summit 2026, running from 1 November to 23 November. The summit offers a total financial support package of up to 2 million and 230 thousand Egyptian pounds aimed at funding, training, and incubating selected innovative projects, according to evaluation criteria, eligibility requirements, and the conditions of the supporting entities.The summit is held under the auspices of Prof. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University; and Prof. Gehan Abdelhady, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy affirmed that the summit comes within the framework of the state's directions and the strategy of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to support innovation and entrepreneurship, and to link the outputs of scientific research with the needs of industry and society, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030.He clarified that the university aims, through the summit, to empower researchers and students to transform their ideas and innovations into viable and competitive startups capable of growth, through training and qualification programmes, the provision of funding opportunities, and the building of partnerships with investors and the industrial sector.
The summit targets faculty members, researchers, students, graduates, and owners of innovative projects through seven main tracks: agricultural technology and food security; veterinary medicine and animal production; health and medical innovation; renewable energy and sustainability; digital transformation and artificial intelligence; innovation in industry and engineering; and social and educational innovation, with priority given to multidisciplinary projects.
The summit includes a training and qualification programme running from 24 November to 6 December 2026, covering business model development, market studies, and the enhancement of pitching skills before investors.The summit is supported by the Creativa Benha Digital Egypt Creativity Centre, Edafa Company, and Bedaya Company for Marketing Benha University Services.
For details and applications, you can scan the QR code in the accompanying design or visit the summit's website:
https://startups.bu.edu.eg