Raya Holding has kicked off the third and final cycle of its FutureTECH Accelerator, launched in partnership with GIZ under the DevelopPPP initiative by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The program is designed to support high-potential startups across sectors like fintech, smart mobility, clean energy, logistics, and AI-powered services.
Ten startups have been selected to participate in this final cycle, which began in March and includes tailored mentorship from Raya executives, proof-of-concept opportunities, and access to Raya’s resources and industry networks. The cycle will culminate in a flagship pitching night, where the startups will showcase their innovations to a jury representing Raya and GIZ.
The top five winners will be invited to join an Investment Readiness Program offering financial coaching, business modeling, and introductions to investors, partners, and clients.
Participating startups include:
- For Wheelz – InsurTech and diagnostics for smarter vehicle safety and savings
- Tayara – EV-Fleet-as-a-Service model using electric bikes for delivery
- Nanovate – AI chat and voice automation for sales and customer service
- Mezatech – Circular solutions for device repair, recycling, and resale
- Card-Y – Virtual cross-border payments for African users and SMBs
- EVRaid – Locally manufactured AI-driven EV powertrains
- Oaaps – Smart logistics and customs processing for global exporters
- WinFi – Smart Wi-Fi and analytics platform for consumer-facing businesses
- TGS – Year-round sustainable agri-tech solutions
- Meyahh – Procurement platform for water treatment supply chains
This accelerator reflects Raya Holding’s broader mission to catalyze Egypt’s innovation ecosystem by combining corporate mentorship with real commercial pathways for scale and impact.