Basil Rahmy, the CEO of Egypt's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), recently showcased how the agency is actively supporting entrepreneurs and startups. He did this during the 4th annual meeting for investors in the DisrupTech fund. Rahmy emphasized the agency's strategic direction and its investment approach, which is all about helping Egyptian startups and entrepreneurs. They do this by investing in venture capital funds, which are managed by a fantastic group of experienced private sector fund managers. Rahmy explained that these efforts are directly in line with the directives from Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. The main goal is to help these businesses grow, expand, and attract more investments from abroad. Plus, the government is committed to offering all sorts of support to innovative companies. He also mentioned that MSMEDA will be focusing heavily on digitizing all its services for micro, small, and medium enterprises in the coming period. On top of that, they'll be offering diverse support for startups, following the Startup Charter that was announced during the RiseUp Summit. So far, about 40 companies have already applied for a special classification certificate for innovative startups. This certificate helps them access various government benefits and take advantage of state laws designed to support these economic activities. Rahmy also held a series of important meetings with representatives from international development institutions (DFIs), startups, entrepreneurs, venture capital funds, and top leaders from the banking sector. The aim of these meetings was to open new doors for cooperation and coordination, ensuring that startups and entrepreneurs get all the support they need. These initiatives truly show Egypt's dedication to boosting entrepreneurship, empowering young people and innovative companies, and strengthening MSMEDA's role as a vital link between entrepreneurs and investors, both locally and internationally.
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