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Circular Industry Support Program for Egyptian SMEs (Tadweer)
Circular Industry Support Program for Egyptian SMEs (Tadweer) is designed to support startups and SMEs working in the circular economy and sustainability sectors. The program is launched by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment (MoLDE) and GIZ Egypt, through the “EU Green/NSWMP” Project, in collaboration with Flat6Labs.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
The program is designed to support startups and SMEs working in the circular economy and sustainability sectors, providing selected businesses with:
– A grant of up to €50,000.
– Access to investors, partners, and industry experts.
– Tailored support to strengthen their business models, operations, and growth plans.
Selection Criteria
Who can participate in the Circular Industry Support Program for Egyptian SMEs (Tadweer)?
– You have a revenue-generating startup or SME with proven market traction.
– Your business is legally registered and actively operating in Egypt.
– You have a committed founding team with relevant expertise.
– Your startup or SME hasn’t previously received grant or support from the same GIZ-funded program or its affiliated initiatives.
SUPPORT & OFFERINGS
A grant of up to €50,000.
Access to investors, partners, and industry experts.
Tailored support to strengthen their business models, operations, and growth plans.
Program Process
OPEN APPLICATIONS
Applications are open for interested startups and SMEs to apply through the online form.
FILTRATION AND INTERVIEWS
Applications are filtered and our team sets one-on-one interviews with the top applicants to take a closer look at their solution.
Bootcamp
The selected SMEs and startups will participate in a bootcamp that includes interactive workshops, pitch nights, networking sessions, mentoring, and coaching, in order to prepare them for investment and pitching in the Demo Day.
Demo Day
The Demo Day is a major event that celebrates the entrepreneurs who were part of the program, connects them with local and international investors, and offers them an opportunity to showcase their solutions.
Post-Program Support
Our secret sauce lies in our continuous post-program engagement, where our team actively supports SMEs and startups in their growth, fundraising, and strategic planning. By connecting SMEs and startups with our network of trusted VC partners across MENA, we ensure they have access to the regional VC ecosystem.
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Circular Industry Support Program for Egyptian SMEs (Tadweer)
Program Starts: 01 Sep 2026 Program Ends: 15 Dec 2026Circular Industry Support Program for Egyptian SMEs (Tadweer) is designed to support startups and SMEs working in the circular economy and sustainability sectors. The program is launched by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment (MoLDE) and GIZ Egypt, through the “EU Green/NSWMP” Project, in collaboration with Flat6Labs.
