The Egypt Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) takes the lead as the pioneering platform that acknowledges and brings together the most innovative and accomplished entrepreneurs in Egypt. Recently, the competition made an exciting announcement by revealing the 35 nominees who have been shortlisted. In its third edition, the event received an impressive response, with 286 applications from entrepreneurs across 11 award categories.
Amr Mansi, EEA’s founder, and CEO, commended the finalists’ remarkable qualities. At the shortlisting ceremony, their innovative prowess and profitability shone through, leaving a profound mark on their industries. These were the qualities that differentiated them from others.
“We created this platform three years ago with a mission to recognize local and now regional entrepreneurs in a way that acknowledges their journey to success in a way that has not been done before. Through challenging times, these entrepreneurs have shown resilience and created real value for their industries in innovative and tangible ways, such as product market fit, growth, financial stability, and social impact. They are an unseen force contributing to this economy and a source of inspiration for the next generation of entrepreneurs.” Mansi stated.
EEA introduces the “Ideation Competition”! In partnership with MINT EGBANK, it invites young entrepreneurs aged 18–29 to present their innovative ideas. The winner will be selected based on clarity, usability, scalability, and impact on Egypt’s society, environment, economy, or financial benefits for stakeholders. Excitingly, this year’s edition includes new categories: “Next Gen Intrapreneur of the Year,” “Rising Entrepreneur of the Year,” “Entrepreneur for Good Award,” and “From Art to Business.”
The jury members will convene to deliberate and interview the finalists in the coming weeks. Excitingly, the winners across different categories will be revealed at the prestigious awards ceremony in Cairo on June 10th.
Below are the finalists who have been shortlisted for each category:
1- Fashion Business Award
- Maram Aboul Enein, Founder and Creative Director of MARAM
- Aya Abdelraouf, Co-Founder of BE IDNIE
- Mounaz Abdelraouf, Co-Founder of BE INDIE
- Mohamed Abdelraouf, Co-Founder of BE INDIE
- Vano Alexanian, Co-Founder of BE INDIE
- Ahmed Hamdi, Founder and Creative Director of Nile Eye Wear
2- Interior Design Award
- Heba El Gabaly, the visionary behind Efreshli, leads as the Founder and CEO.
- Nourhan Kanjo, an exceptional talent, serves as the Co-founder and Managing Director of KANJO Design House.
- Joining her is Dayana Kanjo, also a Co-founder and Managing Director of KANJO Design House.
- Ahmed Dsuki, the creative force, holds the esteemed position of Chief Designer at BLCK.
- Amena Mashhour, an accomplished professional, contributes her expertise as the Chief Designer at BLCK.
3- From Art to Business
- Mustafa Sharara, Co-Founder and CEO of SYNC School
- Omar Heraize, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of SYNC School
- Abdelrahman Selim, Co-Founder and CEO of 2oolameme
- Sarah Aboulkhair, Co-Founder and CCO of 2oolameme
- Layla Ghaleb, Co-Founder of GOODSPACE
- Mahmoud Shoukry, Co-Founder of GOODSPACE
4- Next Gen Entrepreneur of the Year
- Nada El Ahwal, Chief Strategy Officer, Transmar
- Mohamed Khattab, EVP, b_labs & Digital Commerce, B Tech
- Mohamed El Kahhal, Managing Director, Kahhal 1871
5- Digital Solutions & Customer Experience Award
- Rafik Zaher co-founded Cartona
- Mahmoud Talaat is the co-founder and CEO of Cartona
- Mohamed Younes serves as the co-founder and CEO of Khazenly
- Mohamed Montasser holds the role of Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Khazenly
- Osama Al Jammali is the Co-Founder and CCO at Khazenly
- Ahmed Dewidar assumes the position of Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Khazenly
- Ahmad Yousry is the CEO of Rabbit Mart. Ismail Hafez acts as the COO of Rabbit Mart
- Tarek El Geresy serves as the CFO of Rabbit Mart
- Walid Shabana holds the role of CTO of Rabbit Mart
- Mohammed Elhorishy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Taager
- Abdelrahman Sherief serves as the Co-Founder and VP of Growth at Taager
- Ismail Omar is the Co-Founder and CTO of Taager
- Ahmed Ezzat Kadous assumes the role of CEO and Co-Founder of Pharmacy Marts
- Haitham El-Ghotni serves as the Co-Founder and CBO of Pharmacy Marts
- Ahmed Mazhar is the Co-Founder and CSO of Pharmacy Marts
- Mahmoud Shousha is the Co-Founder
- Sales Head of Pharmacy Marts
6- Rising Entrepreneur of the Year
- Mohamed Wahid founded Impactyn, where he serves as CEO
- Ali Mokhtar is the co-founder and head of investment at Impactyn
- Amr Zikry is the co-founder and head of operations at Impactyn
- Ramy Radwan is a co-founder and PR advisor at Impactyn
- Omar El Defrawy holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Slyndr
- Andrew Morcos serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Slyndr
- Moataz El Etreby holds the position of Chairman at Slyndr
- Amr Gamal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Octane
- Ziad el Adawy is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Octane
- Hatem Farag is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Octane
- Hatem Mamoun is the Co-Founder and Engineering Director of Octane
7- Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Mustafa Abd Ellatif, Co-Founder and CEO of E-Youth
- DR. Ahmed Fathy, Co-Founder and CEO of MEDEX
- Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Co-Founder and Ph.D. Manager of MEDEX
- Rawia Saeid, Co-Founder and Marketing and PR Manager of MEDEX
- Karim Dabbous, Co-Founder and CEO of E-Tadweer
8- Experiential Dining Business Award
- Amr Barghash, co- of The Sage Experience
- Ahmed El Meligy, co- of The Sage Experience
- Karim Abdelrahman, Executive Chef and Founder of Avec Karim
- Mona Saeed Mohamed Nassef, CEO of Tabali
- Mohamed Abdel-Hamid Sabbour, Co-Founder
- Mohamed Saeed Mohamed Nassef, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tabali
- Said Mohamed Nassef, Co-Founder and CEO of Impact Tabali
9- Sports & Wellbeing Award
- Ayman Hakky – Founder & Managing Director Trifactory
- Khaled Nagy Ibrahim – Co-founder & CEO SR Padel
- Seif Adel Abou Senna – COO SR Padel
- Ahmed Ayman- CEO and Co-Founder Linos
- Ahmed Shalaby – Sales Director & Co-Founder Linos
- Ahmed Sedky – Marketing Director & Co-Founder Linos
- Ahmed El Shamy Co-Founder Linos
10- Real Estate Services Award
- Mostafa El Beltagy, CEO of Nawy
- Aly Rafea, Chief Experience Officer of Nawy
- Mohamed Abou Ghanima, COO of Nawy
- Abdel-Azim Osman, Chief Marketing Officer of Nawy
- Ahmed Rafea, Chief Business Development Officer of Nawy
- Ahmed Selim, Founder and CEO of Co-55
- Farah Selim, Co-Founder and COO of Co-55
- and Norhan Selim, Co-Founder of Co-55
- Ahmed El Raggal is the co-founder and COO of Partment
- Nadim Nagui is the co-founder and CEO of Partment
- Chinmaya Das is the co-founder and CTO of Partment.
11- Fintech Award
- Marwan Kenawy, Co-Founder and CEO of Dsqaures
- Ayman Essawy, Co-Founder of Dsqaures
- Momtaz Moussa, Co-Founder of Dsqaures
- Amr Sultan, Co-Founder and CEO of BInk
- Tarek Elsheikh, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer of BInk
- Ahmed Atalla, Co-Founder and CEO of Raseedi
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