Our History

As a part of Nile University Ecosystem and a key pillar of NilePreneurs initiative, we get exposed to more than 100 companies per year; witnessing their successes and overcoming their challenges from the ideation stage to market launch.

2017

NilePreneurs (NP) Establishment

Nile University Signs an Agreement with The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish NilePreneurs (NP) as a National Initiative to strengthen the ecosystem of startup and SMEs development.

2017
2017

Bank Misr sponsors the first NP innovation support project

Bank Misr joins NilePreneurs initiative to sponsor its first innovation support project, the Design House; aiming to help SMEs and startups convert their ideas to real products that are ready for manufacturing.

2017
2018

Design House Establishment

Nile University, NilePreneurs, Bank Misr and ERASMUS+ provide the first seed fund to establish and operate the Design House as the first project of NP Innovation.

2018
2019

Ministry of Planning joins forces with NP to establish the first "Microfactory"

“NilePreneurs Innovate” expands its portfolio of innovation support services by signing an agreement with the Ministry of Planning to establish the first MicroFactory; with the aim is to support startups and small companies with prototyping and producing the first batch of production for market validation.

2019
2019

Industrial Development Bank (IDB) joins NP to establish a center for Dies and Jigs

“NilePreneurs Innovate” expands its portfolio to include Dies, Jigs and Molds Design services, by signing a sponsorship agreement with Industrial Development Bank; assisting the transition from prototyping to batch and large-scale manufacturing.

2019
2021

Innovation & Design Technologies is introduced to the market

NilePreneurs Innovation Pillar undergoes restructuring, to strengthen the core operations, and expand its support and sales.

A new brand “Innovation & Design Technologies” is introduced to reflect the extended scope. A new portfolio of services is added; including innovation management consultation and product branding to address our clients’ growing demands and product launch requirements.

2021

Our Partners & Sponsors

Central Bank of Egypt
Nile University
Banque Misr
IDB
Rowad 2030
Erasmus+
NilePreneurs