AUC Venture Lab

11/01/2026

Did you build your tech MVP and need support in achieving product-market fit? ✨

Our accelerator applications are now open!!

What will you get by joining?

🧠 Validated Business Model
We’ve helped 1000+ founders stress-test their assumptions.

💼 Commercial Traction:
4 months of growth hacking, mentor matchmaking, and evidence-based scaling playbooks. Results: early revenue, customer validation, product-market fit signals.

🏦 Investment Readiness:
Exposure to investors through curated introductions, access to top VCs, angels, and institutional investors in Egypt

🤝 Equity Free:
Our corporate partners fund the entire program. You keep 100% of your cap table.

Apply now from the link below before January 17 🎯

https://gust.com/programs/auc-venture-lab-accelerator-spring-26

Who is eligible?
Early-stage startups with MVP and Traction

Don’t miss the chance to become part of cycle 26 🔥

10/12/2025

Join our green retreat in collaboration with JRNY 🔥

Get the chance to receive hands-on sessions, masterclasses, focus groups, and interactive discussions

we’ll be diving into the real questions:
Where are the gaps?
Where are the opportunities?
And how can we support each other to move forward with clarity and impact?

Sign up now

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCKn4wCTCE5BLWWqoQNC0M036tySBSPHmOeuOMGl21MhrpAg/viewform?usp=send_form

Something powerful happens when people who care about the same mission gather in one space.
That’s why we’re bringing the green and sustainability ecosystem together once again for the Green Connect One-Day Retreat, taking place on December 17th.

This retreat is an invitation to pause the everyday rush and step into a space designed for collaboration, reflection, and idea-sharing.

Through hands-on sessions, masterclasses, focus groups, and interactive discussions, we’ll be diving into the real questions:
Where are the gaps?
Where are the opportunities?
And how can we support each other to move forward with clarity and impact?

Apply through the link in bio!

08/09/2025

Ready to take your Fintech startup to the next level? 🚀

Techne, in partnership with AUC Venture Lab, bring you a Fintech Competition on
that offers startups the chance to gain visibility, access resources, and accelerate their path to the market.

The 2 winning startups will get:
💰A monetary prize up to EGP 50k
⚡️ Fast-track to the AUC Venture Lab’s selection panel

Want to know if you’re eligible 👇🏽
✅ MVP/Prototype developed
✅ Scalable business model
✅Team-based startup
✅ Demonstrated early traction

Application Deadline : September 20
When: October, 4
Where: Techne Alexandria

Apply now from the link below
https://zfrmz.com/PfbztLnhnhErRxOI3aEp

02/09/2025

Wrapping up day 2 of our bootcamp 🔥

During the last 2 days our entrepreneurs got the opportunity to gain market insights, connect with other founders and network !

Special thanks to today’s speakers Nader Iskander, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Mohamed Ihab, senior investment associate at Dar Ventures and Seif Hakim, Acceleration manger at AUC Venture Lab

Can’t wait for the rest of the cycle ⭐️✨

01/09/2025

🚀 Join us for a minute at the aucvlab Bootcamp!

Here's a recap of our first day of bootcamp for the Fall'25 cycle 🎉

Today, our applicants started
the day hearing about V-Lab and the program from our team before enjoying interactive workshops with by our Bootcamp speakers.

A big thank you to: Samy Swellam, founder and CEO of Hatla2ee هتلاقي and Moataz Darwish, associate professor of practice at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business (.business ) for their generous support to the founders. Stay tuned for sneak peaks from Day 2!

31/08/2025

We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Techne Summit 2025! Mark your calendars for Sep 29th to Oct 6th 🎯

We can’t wait to see you there! Secure your tickets now from the link below
https://technesummit.com/2025

11/08/2025

From MVP to Investment: Navigating Egypt’s Startup Death Valley🔥

Are you a tech founder building your MVP or already launched your startup and looking to scale? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Dr. Ayman Ismail and Seif Hakim, where we explore how early-stage startups can survive and thrive in today’s challenging market.

The conversation will dive into:
👉🏽Key startup investment trends from H1 2025
👉🏽 Sectors on the rise in Egypt and MENA
👉🏽 How to de-risk your business model and accelerate growth
👉🏽 What it really takes to raise pre-seed in a tough market
👉🏽 How AUC Venture Lab can support your journey to funding

🗓 August 13, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM | 📍Online Webinar

🎯 Don’t miss the chance and register now

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrgpOlnDFGJdF7xKI6wy5LFxXRtDTq2SL0Uq-Ix3ehwArS3g/viewform

10/08/2025

Great news! Our applications deadline for Cycle 25 just got extended 🎯 You still have the opportunity to join this exceptional cohort and supercharge your business, expand your network and prepare your startup for investment.

Don't miss the chance to join Africa's top accelerator - submit your application here by Wednesday, August 13 ⏳:

http://gust.com/programs/accelerator-fall-25

07/08/2025

🚀 From MVP to Investment: Navigating Egypt’s Startup Death Valley�
Are you a tech founder building your MVP or already launched your startup and looking to scale? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Dr. Ayman Ismail and Seif Hakim, where we explore how early-stage startups can survive and thrive in today’s challenging market.
The conversation will dive into:�🔹 Key startup investment trends from H1 2025�🔹 Sectors on the rise in Egypt and MENA�🔹 How to de-risk your business model and accelerate growth�🔹 What it really takes to raise pre-seed in a tough market�🔹 How AUC Venture Lab can support your journey to funding

🗓 August 13, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM | 📍Online Webinar

🎯 Register now [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrgpOlnDFGJdF7xKI6wy5LFxXRtDTq2SL0Uq-Ix3ehwArS3g/viewform ]

01/08/2025

Wondering if you qualify for our programs? Well, here is what we look for:

🧠Innovative and scalable startups: we seek original ideas, proven implementation and lean models.

📌Working prototype or minimal viable product (MVP): show us how hard you’ve worked on validating or launching your product or service.

💪🏽Strong and relevant team: showcase how your team has the right combination of accumulated experiences.

Don’t hesitate - apply now and let’s grow your startup together! Application for the link below 👇🏽

http://gust.com/programs/accelerator-fall-25