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Energy-X Entrepreneur Competition

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! 

The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit
The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit
The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit
The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit
The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit
The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit

What to Expect

• 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!


Competition Format – Fast-Paced, High-Impact!

• 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


Areas of Interest

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


What’s at Stake?

• Exclusive Prizes & Industry Recognition

• Mentorship & Networking with Top Investors & Industry Leaders


Win exclusive prizes

Join now

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! 


Meet the judges

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 


Shortlisted companies

  • Energetic
  • NoorNation
  • EVRAID LLC
  • Drop Me
  • Renewables Vault
  • Aten Energy
  • Tayar
  • Glide Smart Mobility
  • JADEED Climate Tech
  • HNE Futures
  • EV Cozmo
  • Batteries Recycling
  • ElektroBill
  • Elektro-Sense