Mindsalike Summit: How Egyptian Startups are Leading the Transformation in Facing Climate Change
With the accelerating climate changes being witnessed in the world today and the increasing environmental challenges, the importance of innovation and the shift towards more sustainable environmental strategies becomes prominent. Egypt, being a country with a strategic location and significant influence in the Middle East and Africa, plays a vital role in this transformation. The emerging Egyptian companies, thanks to their innovative vision and unique initiatives, offer inspiring models for what can be achieved in the field of sustainability and adaptation to climate change.
The media symposium organized today in Cairo by Mindsalike in partnership with Vantage Communications serves as a platform to enhance these efforts and highlight the constructive contributions of these companies. This event provides a unique opportunity for networking among entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers, paving the way for the exchange of ideas and the creation of strategic partnerships to address environmental challenges.
Emphasizing innovation and sustainable technology in these initiatives is seen as a crucial element in achieving sustainable development. By integrating modern technology into environmental solutions, these companies demonstrate how innovation can enhance efficiency and support efforts to conserve the environment.
The event began with an opening speech from Mohamed El Tanahi, an entrepreneur and founder of Mindsalike, a company that acts as a bridge for communication among entrepreneurs in Egypt and the Middle East. Mindsalike organizes events aimed at gathering entrepreneurs, investors, executive leaders, and professionals to build informal and strong relationships with people who share the same thoughts and aspirations.
The event included participation from the following companies:
E-Tadweer
As the first Egyptian digital platform in the field of recycling, led by Karim Dabbous, E-Tadweer focuses on empowering the supply chain in the recycling industry, especially electronic waste. This initiative reflects how digital technologies can improve waste management and reduce environmental impacts.
Karm Solar
Under the leadership of Ibrahim Matawa, Karm Solar Energy works on developing innovative solutions for solar energy, contributing to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting the use of renewable energy sources.
Geocycle
Managed by Adham El Mahdi, Geocycle offers sustainable solutions in waste management, aimed at transforming waste into valuable resources, and reducing carbon emissions, particularly in the cement industry.
Mobikya
Led by Ibrahim Abou Gendy, Mobikya is an outstanding example of innovation in recycling materials such as car and motorcycle tires, transforming them into high-value products, including furniture and jewelry.
This media symposium is not just an event to showcase environmental initiatives but a platform to enhance dialogue and cooperation amidst current environmental challenges. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and stimulate more innovations in this field. It also provides an opportunity for startups to network with each other and gain the necessary support to expand their businesses.