Entelaq Unveils 2025 Egypt Entrepreneurship Report in El Gouna
▼ Summary
– Entlaq is launching the third Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostic Report (SDR 2025) at a summit in El Gouna from September 25-26, 2025, under the patronage of key government ministries.
– The summit will be the first event held on the new Abu Tig Island and will convene ministers, officials, entrepreneurs, and over 40 investors for strategic dialogue on Egypt’s entrepreneurial future.
– Entlaq’s Managing Director stated the report provides a strategic vision based on data to shape the future for entrepreneurs, while El Gouna’s CEO highlighted the town’s role in providing a supportive business environment.
– The SDR 2025 summit will serve as a platform for public-private dialogue on policies, financial inclusion, green financing, and entrepreneurship’s role in youth support and women’s empowerment.
– Hosting the summit in El Gouna reflects its established role as an integrated, year-round hub for entrepreneurship and innovation that nurtures creativity and collaboration.
The third edition of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostic Report (SDR 2025) will be officially launched by Entlaq during a high-level summit in El Gouna. Scheduled for September 25th and 26th, the event is held under the patronage of key government bodies, including the Ministerial Committee for Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
This year’s summit will be hosted at the Abu Tig Marina, and it will also serve as the inaugural event for the new Abu Tig Island venue. The island provides a unique setting surrounded by the waters of the Red Sea. The gathering is expected to bring together ministers, senior government officials, international specialists, prominent entrepreneurs, and a delegation of over 40 Egyptian and global investors and development partners. Their collective aim is to engage in strategic discussions about the future trajectory of entrepreneurship within Egypt.
Omar Rezk, the Managing Director at Entlaq, voiced his pride in presenting this third edition. He described the report as a significant milestone for tracking the evolution of the entrepreneurial landscape in the country. “This edition represents an important milestone in monitoring the development of the entrepreneurship scene in Egypt,” Rezk stated. He emphasized that the document offers a strategic vision grounded in contemporary data and analysis, which is instrumental in shaping a supportive future for entrepreneurs. The partnership with El Gouna, he added, reflects a shared dedication to cultivating the ideal environment for innovation and business growth.
Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna and Managing Director at Orascom Development Egypt, highlighted the town’s established reputation as a reliable base for entrepreneurs and investors. He pointed to the combination of a high quality of life with a conducive business atmosphere. Through initiatives like G-Space, the Business Park, and the forthcoming G-Valley hub, El Gouna provides year-round support for founders and companies at every stage, from launch to scaling and collaboration. Amer noted that hosting the SDR 2025 summit reinforces the town’s role in fostering job creation, attracting investment, and contributing to an innovation-driven Egyptian economy.
The summit is designed to act as a vital platform for dialogue among the public sector, private enterprises, and the international community. It will present fresh opportunities for collaboration and investment. Key discussion topics will include supportive policies for sector growth, financial inclusion, green financing, and facilitating cross-border capital flows. The program will also delve into how entrepreneurship fuels community development, particularly through youth support and women’s empowerment, while spotlighting sectors with high growth potential capable of unlocking new markets.
Selecting El Gouna as the host location underscores its emergence as a year-round center for cultural, sports, arts, and entrepreneurial activities. The town offers a fully integrated environment that actively nurtures creativity, collaboration, and economic expansion, making it a natural choice for initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fortifying the national entrepreneurial ecosystem.
!Image of Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna
Caption: The summit will be hosted at Abu Tig Marina, with the inaugural event taking place on the new Abu Tig Island.
!Image of a modern co-working space in El Gouna
Caption: El Gouna supports entrepreneurs through facilities like G-Space, providing a professional environment for innovation.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
