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EGYPT PROPTECH CHALLENGE

Are you ready to pitch off?

Showcase Your Innovation

Egypt Proptech Challenge 2025, in collaboration with 500 Global, builds on the success of its 2024 debut to position Egypt as a regional hub for real estate innovation. Held during Cityscape Egypt 2025, the challenge brings together startups, industry leaders, and investors to spotlight transformative tech in the sector.

Networking Opportunities

Encourage networking among entrepreneurs, startups, and investors

Feedback and Mentorship

Promote networking among entrepreneurs, startups, and investors

Showcase Innovation

Showcase transformative Proptech solutions for real estate

How winners are chosen

Judging Criteria

Problem-Solution Fit

Innovation & Uniqueness

Market Potential

Team Capabilities

Traction or Business Model Viability

Eligibility and application critiera

The competition is open to all Proptech startups. To participate in Egypt Proptech Challenge, startups must meet our criteria outlined below

Early Stage Startups

Age of Company: Must be less than 30 months old

Funding Status: Must not have raised more than $500,000 in funding from angels, institutional investors, and/or accelerator.

Product/Service Stage: Must have a working product/service, or minimum viable product (MVP).

Revenue & Team Size: Ideally, total annual revenue should not exceed a $100,000, and preferably fewer than 10 team members.

Growth Stage Startups

Age of Company: Must be less than 30 months old

Revenue: Total annual revenue should exceed $300,000.

Market Traction: Must demonstrate significant market traction (e.g, customer base, partnerships, or geographic expansion).

Scalability: Must have a scalable business model with a clear path to further growth.

What's next?

Filtration Process

To ensure only the most qualified entries move forward, all submissions undergo an initial filtration process.

Applications

Interviews

Initial Selection

Final Decision

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Whether you're a startup with a breakthrough solution or a tech-savvy team reimagining the industry, this is your moment to stand out.

APPLY NOW

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500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.3B in assets, investing in fast-growing tech companies worldwide. They've backed 3,000+ companies in 80+ countries. They support startups and advise governments to grow innovation ecosystems.

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