The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in strategic partnership with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) and supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture.
What This Is:
A fully funded 5-day intensive residential workshop (August 18-22, 2025) in Cairo, designed to empower young Egyptian entrepreneurs to develop scalable solutions for Egypt’s food security challenges. Part of UNITAR’s global “Food Systems Innovation” initiative aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).
Key Details
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
| Nationality | Egyptian citizens ONLY |
| Age | 22–35 years old |
| Background | Entrepreneurs/startup founders OR aspiring innovators in agriculture/food tech |
| Business Stage | Idea stage to early operational (≤3 years) |
| Language | Fluent English (all training in English) |
| Commitment | Full availability for entire 5-day residential program + 6-month mentorship |
Program Benefits
- Fully Funded Experience:
• Accommodation at Cairo training venue
• All meals + local transportation
• Training materials and toolkit - Capacity Building:
• Business model canvas development
• Food value chain optimization strategies
• Climate-resilient agriculture training
• Pitching skills masterclass - Post-Training Support:
• 6-month mentorship with FAO/UNDP experts
• Access to SFSD’s seed funding network
• Showcase at Egypt Food Security Summit 2026
• UNITAR-SFSD joint certificate
Application Essentials
- Required Documents:
- Online application form
- Business concept note (1 page)
- CV + ID copy
- English proficiency proof (TOEFL/IELTS OR university transcript)
- Selection Process:
• Phase 1: Application screening
• Phase 2: Virtual pitch interview (July 15-20, 2025)
Deadline: June 30, 2025 (23:59 EEST)
Key Contacts:
- Application Portal: UNITAR Official Application
- Inquiries:
• UNITAR: foodinnovation@unitar.org
• Sawiris Foundation: sfsd.entrepreneurship@sawirisfoundation.org - Official Announcement: UNITAR News Page
Why This Matters
“Egypt faces critical food security challenges, with 30% of food imported. We’re investing in homegrown solutions by empowering young innovators who’ll transform our food systems.”
– Dr. Nihal El Megharbel, SFSD Executive Director
Focus Areas for Solutions:
- Smart irrigation tech
- Post-harvest loss reduction
- Alternative protein development
- Supply chain digitization
- Climate-smart farming
Post-Training Impact
2024 Cohort Results:
- 32 Egyptian entrepreneurs trained
- 14 ventures received seed funding
- $750K+ total investment leveraged
- 80% still operational after 1 year
Apply now to join Egypt’s food security revolution!
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