Shell Egypt launches Shell “Intilaaqah Egypt” to Support Young Entrepreneurs in Egypt
Shell Egypt, in collaboration with Flat 6 Labs, has relaunched the “Intilaaqah Egypt” program as part of the global Shell LiveWIRE initiative. The program aims to empower and support over 1,000 entrepreneurs in Egypt, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges by providing the necessary resources and support for young entrepreneurs.
Dalia El Gabry, Chairwoman of Shell Companies in Egypt, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering significant opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary tools and support to overcome challenges and succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.
Hany El Sonbaty, Co-Founder and Chairman of Flat6Labs, highlighted that the program aims to inspire Egyptian youth through courses that combine idea development and networking, alongside training them on how to start their entrepreneurial journey through a series of boot camps. Selected teams will participate in the “Intilaaqah Incubator” cycle, lasting three months, and outstanding projects will be highlighted during the annual awards ceremony.
The Shell LiveWIRE initiative operates in 20 countries to support local economies through entrepreneurship and innovation. The “Intilaaqah Egypt” program will leverage Shell’s global expertise to support and train over 1,000 entrepreneurs annually through a series of networking initiatives, idea development sessions, boot camps, and business incubator programs.
From these sessions, 240 promising teams or ideas will be selected to participate in the “Promising Ideas Boot Camp,” with the top 40 teams invited to join the “Intilaaqah Incubator” cycle, held twice a year for three months. Selected participants will attend workshops led by specialized experts.
Shell Egypt’s community investment program aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The company collaborates with partners such as the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egyptian universities, the National Training Academy, and the World Food Programme to implement various community programs and initiatives.
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