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Join us at Egypt Energy 2025 for the Energy-X Entrepreneur Competition. Part of the Global Innovation Forum, this premier start-up competition is where the brightest minds in Energy-X innovation will battle for the Grand Prize and industry recognition! This is your chance to witness game-changing solutions, high-stakes pitches, and the future of Energy-X Tech—all live on stage!
Live at Egypt Energy 2025 | October 14 –16
Egypt International Exhibition Centre, Cairo, Egypt
Application Deadline: October 8, 2025
Apply Now and take your Energy innovation to the stage at Egypt Energy 2025!
• 20 of the world’s most disruptive Energy-X Tech start-ups
• Two action-packed rounds + a final pitch-off
• Expert-led Q&A and feedback sessions
• 1 Grand Prize Winner, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up
This is where innovation meets ambition—and only the best will rise to the top!
• Round 1 – September 30: 20 start-ups are shortlisted by the panel of judges based on the submissions
• Round 2 – October 15: 15 short-listed start-ups pitch their innovations
• Final Showdown – October 15: Top 6 Start-Ups compete for the Grand Prize!
Each Start-Up Gets:
• 4 minutes to pitch their breakthrough idea
• 4 minutes of rapid-fire Q&A with expert judges
We're looking for innovative start-ups and scale-ups revolutionising the energy sector in the following areas:
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Storage
• Smart Grids & Digital Utilities
• Transmission & Grid Modernisation
• Financing & Investment for Energy Projects
• Advanced Energy Consumption and Management
• Lighting
• Critical and Back up Power
• EVs and Mobility
• Exclusive Prizes & Industry Recognition
• Mentorship & Networking with Top Investors & Industry Leaders
The winner of this competition will receive:
- Flight and Hotel Stay Covered for Middle East Energy Dubai 2026 valued at $5000
- Complimentary Space at Egypt Energy 2026 valued at $7000
- Digital Solutions by Vodafone Business
- Recognition award
Apply Now and take your Energy innovation to the stage at Egypt Energy 2025!
Our judges panel is comprised of independent global experts, each chosen for their knowledge, objectivity and credibility
Fatima Zahra El-Khalifa
Director General
Cluster EnR, Climate Innovation Center – Morocco
Herald Bonnici
Secretary General
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Mohamed Ehab
Co-Founder & CEO
Entlaq Holding
Omar El Shenety
Managing Partner
Zilla Capital
Swethal Kumar
Managing Director
The Catalyst (A Masdar-BP Venture), UAE
Lina Zalat
Director
AUC Venture Lab
Ahmed Marei
Head of Enterprise Marketing
Vodafone Egypt