Egypt Launches CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon to Drive Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.

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Egypt Tops Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology, Strengthening Its Regional Leadership

Egypt dominated the Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology in Malaysia, winning 68 awards and 19 first-place titles in key tech categories. The victory led to Egypt’s selection as host of the 2026 forum in Aswan. Backed by the Ministry of Communications and NTI, Egypt’s youth showcased global-caliber innovation in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship — reinforcing the country’s leadership in digital transformation and regional innovation.

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Egypt Leads in Digital Heritage Preservation with New National Initiatives Linking Technology and Tourism

Egypt has launched two national initiatives to digitize archaeological archives and enhance connectivity at heritage sites. The projects, led by MCIT and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, will modernize Egypt’s cultural preservation strategy, improve visitor engagement, and position the country as a global model in digital heritage and smart tourism.

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