Egypt's National Council for Women Announces "Rawaq Cairo" Incubator Winners
In a significant move supporting female entrepreneurship and sustainable community projects, Egypt's National Council for Women (NCW) has announced the winning projects from its "Rawaq Cairo" business incubator program. This marks the first official incubator program launched by the NCW, conducted in partnership with the Rawaq Cairo incubator expert team.
Empowering Women & Community Entrepreneurs
Counselor Amal Ammar, head of the NCW, explained that the program reflects the Council's commitment to empowering innovators from targeted governorates. By providing a stimulating environment, the program aims to transform entrepreneurial ideas into practical solutions that contribute to community development, aligning with the goals of Egypt Vision 2030.
This initiative is part of the larger project "Addressing the Economic Causes of Irregular Migration," implemented by the NCW in cooperation with the European Union across the governorates of Beheira, Gharbia, Luxor, and Minya.
The "Rawaq Cairo" Incubator Program
The winning projects emerged from an intensive training bootcamp that saw wide participation and numerous innovative ideas from young men and women. Dr. Amani El Sherif, Vice President of Pan African University and head of the evaluation committee, noted that 34 projects (13 individual, 21 group) were pitched. The committee selected the winners based on criteria of innovation and community feasibility.
Winning Projects Announced
A total of 23 projects were selected as winners: 10 from the individual category and 13 from the group category.
Individual Winners:
Tomoor Life
Shimo Dryers
Cross Bag
Al-Noor Vegetable & Fruit Drying
Al-Alameya Ceramics
Rashroush Family Store
Soy Pro
Hermo Ponics
Amal Hand Made
Zainab Gamal (Aksiswarik Sir Anaqatik - Your Accessories are the Secret to Your Elegance)
Group Winners:
Grecem
Macrame Hand Made
Al-Walaa Fashion Workshop
Foodix
EGY Smart
Bioagrix
Sunergy
GHAZAL Gallery
Rabha & Amna for Circular Economy
Biochar by waste
Golden Threads (Khoyout Thahabiya)
NHA
Travel Cake
About the Organizers
National Council for Women (NCW) Egypt: The primary governmental body concerned with women's affairs and empowerment in Egypt.
Rawaq Cairo Incubator: Partnered with NCW to provide expertise and support for this specific incubation program.
Looking Ahead
The announcement of these winners marks a key milestone for the NCW's first official incubator program and the broader project targeting economic drivers of irregular migration. The support provided through the incubator aims to help these innovative women-led and community-focused projects succeed, contributing to local economic development in the targeted governorates and showcasing the potential of grassroots entrepreneurship in Egypt.
Source: Gomhuria Online