Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP) 2026
2026-11-06 · 09:00:00 · New Cairo
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
Ring Road, Mirage City, New Cairo
Join 5,000+ entrepreneurs, investors & leaders at the world's largest entrepreneurship festival. Nov 6-8, 2026 at JW Marriott Cairo.
Organizer: Global Entrepreneurship Festival
At a glance
- Tickets
- 50 USD
- Who can apply
- Applications are open to anyone with an innovative idea, startups at any stage (idea, prototype, or selling), founders who want to grow beyond their home market, and businesses that need funding to reach the next stage.
- Prizes
- $35,000 USD Seed Investment + Fully Paid International Business Trip
- Sectors
- Agnostic
- Ticket options
- Application — Free
Agenda
- Step 01 · Applications Open — Founders apply online with their business details.
- Step 02 · Virtual Orientation — Selected applicants learn the programme, its stages and expectations.
- Step 03 · Investor Readiness Workshop — What investors look for, and how to present your business with confidence.
- Step 04 · Pitch Deck Submission — Applicants submit a deck covering their business, market, traction and funding plan.
- Step 05 · Pitch Deck Assessment — The EIP team reviews every deck and selects who moves to the next stage.
- Step 06 · Masterclass & Startup Clinic — Intensive learning, expert guidance and startup support during the festival.
- Step 07 · Round One Live Pitch — Participants pitch to a panel of judges, who assess readiness and potential.
- Step 08 · Shortlist Selection — The panel reviews the round one pitches and names the shortlisted businesses.
- Step 09 · Final Live Pitch — The shortlisted businesses present to the final panel.
- Step 10 · Winners Announcement — Results are announced and the top 3 entrepreneurs are recognised as winners.
- Step 11 · Disbursement & Business Support — Seed investment is paid in tranches and tied to agreed milestones/KPIs.
- Step 12 · Mentorship & Incubation — After GEF, winners receive mentorship, business development and specialised coaching.
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Israel Kevin Anaba — Inspector AI (Speaker)
- Patrick Nwosibe — BJ-Nobel Global Ltd (Speaker)
- Yemi Solves — Device Health Management Service (DHMS) Ltd (Speaker)