These Egyptian Startups are Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future in MENA

With the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference taking place in Dubai earlier in November 2023, it was an opportunity for Mindsalike - a networking platform for entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa – to shed light on Egyptians startups tackling some of the country’s most pressing environmental issues, in partnership with Vantage Communications, a public relations firm in Cairo, Egypt.

The event, titled ‘Egyptian Startups Leading Sustainable Change’, was held in Cairo in December 2023, bringing together like-minded entrepreneurs and media representatives from across the country to showcase companies addressing key sustainability issues. From waste management to energy and environmental challenges, startups are playing an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change, and building a greener economy in Egypt and across the region.

Kicking off the gathering, Mohamed El Tanaty, founder of Mindsalike Network, said, “I think as an entrepreneur, you’re looking for opportunities. And during any down time - anywhere in the world, not just in the region  - people can get a bit negative, rather than look at the opportunity that exists. It’s actually during these down times that startups can be most successful.”