Raya Launches Final Round of FutureTECH Accelerator in Partnership GIZ
Raya, in partnership with GIZ through the Innovation for Employment (InnoMate) project, has announced the launch of the final round of its FutureTECH Accelerator program in Egypt, targeting innovative startups in the BPO, customer experience, and digital services sectors.
Key Details
This marks the final iteration of the FutureTECH Accelerator, a flagship initiative by Raya Customer Experience designed to foster innovation within its core industries. The program is run in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, specifically through their Innovation for Employment (InnoMate) project. The accelerator is based in Egypt and focuses on identifying and nurturing startups that are developing cutting-edge solutions relevant to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Customer Experience (CX), and various other digital services. The program aims to select and support up to 10 promising startups for this final cohort.
Program Highlights
The 12-week accelerator program offers a comprehensive suite of resources and support tailored to the needs of early-stage tech companies in the specified sectors. Participating startups will benefit from:
Intensive mentorship from industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs.
Specialized training sessions covering key areas like business development, technology adoption, and market penetration.
Potential opportunities for pilot projects and collaborations with Raya Customer Experience.
Access to valuable networking opportunities with investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem players.
Guidance on securing investment and scaling their operations.
Focus on developing robust business models and achieving product-market fit.
Target Startups
The accelerator is specifically seeking innovative startups in Egypt that are leveraging technology to address challenges or create new opportunities within the BPO, customer experience, and digital services landscapes. Ideal candidates are those with a validated solution, a clear vision for growth, and the potential to disrupt or significantly impact these industries.
About Raya
Raya is a leading provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Customer Experience (CX) solutions across Egypt and the wider MENA region. The company offers a wide range of services, including contact center operations, back-office support, and digital customer engagement, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
About GIZ and InnoMate
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German development agency that provides services in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The "Innovation for Employment" (InnoMate) project is one of GIZ's initiatives aimed at supporting innovative solutions and fostering economic development, particularly focusing on job creation and ecosystem strengthening in partner countries like Egypt.
Looking Ahead
The launch of the final round signifies a culmination of the FutureTECH Accelerator's efforts to stimulate innovation within Raya's core business areas and contribute to the growth of the Egyptian startup ecosystem. This last cohort is expected to showcase high-potential ventures ready to scale and potentially collaborate with established industry players like Raya, further solidifying Egypt's position as a hub for tech-driven services in the region.
Source: Waya Media