Entrepreneurship remains a government priority aimed at transforming innovative ideas into real job opportunities, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said during a meeting with officials working on Egypt’s start-up ecosystem. Rostom met with Amr El Abd, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Entrepreneurship, to discuss mechanisms for developing the national entrepreneurship ecosystem and creating a more enabling environment for start-ups. Rostom stressed that entrepreneurship represents a key priority on the ministry’s agenda, describing it as an important driver of innovation and economic expansion. The minister also highlighted the role of NI Capital, a subsidiary of the National Investment Bank and one of the ministry’s development arms, in providing financing support to the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Rostom added that the government is moving toward reviewing existing incentive packages and establishing sustainable financing mechanisms to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 10, 2026 15:55 UTC