Enroot Impact Catalyst

Enroot Impact Catalyst

Enroot Impact Catalyst

About the Project

Enroot Impact Catalyst is implemented by Enroot as Impact Europe’s national partner in the framework of their regional programme “Impact Together!” funded by the European Union.

The project aims to create a robust ecosystem for impact investment in Upper Egypt through:

  • MASAAR Accelerator Program: Support entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, make them investment ready, and create strong impact measurement frameworks for Upper Egyptian social enterprises.
  • Investor Network: Create linkages between investors and founders and promote private sector access to Upper Egypt.
  • Capacity Building Programs that enhance capabilities of Social Economy Support Organizations (SESOs) to effectively support social entrepreneurs.
  • Impact Investment awareness: Raise awareness of the potential of impact investment as a catalyst for driving sustainable economic development.

Target Governorates

Sectors

Agribusiness

Waste Management

Creative Industries

Enroot Impact Catalyst Solutions

Acceleration Program

Phase1

Pre Accelerator

Business Skills Development Training

Phase2

Planning Phase

Growth plan development through mentorship with industry experts and investors

Phase3

Growth Phase

Growth plan implementation with milestones reached

Design Thinking Workshop

A week-long program in Upper Egypt that brought together entrepreneurs, investors, local ecosystem partners, and the Enroot team. The workshop outcomes informed the creation of the program.

Investor Engagement

  • Investment Committee: engaged throughout the acceleration program to follow up with entrepreneurs
  • Investor Network: focused on Upper Egypt and highlighting investment opportunities

Capacity Building for Supporting Environment

Support for the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Upper Egypt and the impact investment initiatives in Cairo bringing together local knowledge, providing regulatory support, and a knowledge repository.

About Impact Together!

 

Impact Together! leverages know-how and network to strengthen the social economy in the MENA region, increasing access to finance for social enterprises. Together with regional partners, Impact Europe work to foster an expanded, inclusive economy that not only creates lasting impact – but creates jobs, too.

Funding Partners

Local Partners

Regional Partner

Impact Together!

Enroot’s 8 years of experience working to empower Upper Egypt have shown that existing philanthropic and non-profit efforts are not enough to effectively address the region’s economic challenges. We are witnessing a new wave of social innovators who have been introducing transformative market-based solutions to development challenges. Investing in those innovators catalyzes the move toward sustainable economic development while also ensuring the optimization of resources.

On Upper Egypt's Investment Potential

“With the right support and cooperation, Upper Egyptian Startups can add great value to the Egyptian entrepreneurship ecosystem.”

Christine Sedky

Angel Investor

“I see a very fertile environment for investment in Upper Egypt. There's great energy and human and non-human resources that make it highly competitive.”

Ahmed Hazem

Managing Director, Falak Startups

“Upper Egypt has opportunities, talent, and entrepreneurs ready for investment.”

Tarek Roushdy

CEO and founder of UI investment

Impact Stories

Investors study tour to startups in Upper Egypt

Watch the video to hear all about their impression!

Design thinking workshop to develop an action plan for strengthening the impact investing ecosystem in Upper Egypt.

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News

Enroot Development Hosts Design Thinking Retreat and Investor Study Tour in Upper Egypt to Foster a Strong Social Impact Ecosystem
Enroot Impact Catalyst

Enroot Development Hosts Design Thinking Retreat and Investor Study Tour in Upper Egypt to Foster a Strong Social Impact Ecosystem

Enroot Development recently concluded a successful five-day Design Thinking Retreat and Investor Study Tour, marking a pivotal step toward fostering a thriving impact investment ecosystem in Upper Egypt. The retreat brought together a diverse group of Upper Egyptian businesses, Cairo-based investors, and ecosystem enablers to exchange insights and formulate actionable strategies for growth.

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Qena Governor and Enroot Development Discuss Plans for Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Growth
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Qena Governor and Enroot Development Discuss Plans for Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Growth

Dr. Khaled Mahmoud Abdelhalim Abdelal, the Governor of Qena, and his Deputy, Dr. Hazem Omar Ahmed, held a productive meeting with the Enroot Development team. The discussion centered on future cooperation plans with a focus on economic development and entrepreneurship.

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This webpage was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Enroot and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.