We’re constantly bombarded with million-dollar ideas that don’t have their true potential of growth because we leave them at just that: ideas.
Injaz Egypt have been helping turn those ideas into something a lot bigger for nine consecutive years. On Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2015, Injaz Egypt’s 20 finalists will be competing at AUC New Campus for the third and final phase of the competition: incubation.
The 20 competing startups will receive seed funding ranging from 50,000 LE – 150,000 LE according to the finances that each startup needs. Seven lucky winners will be selected to enter the incubation phase and get the financial and legal help needed to register their business as well as mentorship to help them grow.
On the last day of the six-month incubation phase, a demo day will be held with a graduation ceremony for the seven winners; investors are invited to meet the startups and help take them to the next level.
The winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, but the startups are also competing for a separate award allowing the teams to get extra cash: each “like” they get on Facebook is worth 1 LE and each vote during the event will be valued for 100 LE, with a ceiling of 5000 LE for each team.
So help the teams you think deserve to win by heading over to Injaz Egypt‘s page and like away!
Here are the 20 startups who have reached the semi-finals:
Arcadia
Arcadia complements the education of young children through entrepreneurship and leadership programs that boost awareness, confidence and prospects through experiential learning. Arcadia teaches children how to think instead of what to think.
Bus Notifier
Bus Notifier gives you freedom from worry, with an app that confirms your child is safely on the bus. Their tracking app links your mobile to your child’s bus operator, so you are notified when the bus is near.
Ca.S.H Company
Ca.S.H manufactures organic mineral fertilizers that aim to correct the damage to soil salinity levels caused by sewage dumping and lack of irrigation.
Csquare
Csquare is a media production company creating locally-produced edutainment programs that serve young adults in Egypt and the Middle East.
Dwarha
With an aim to increase awareness and help remedy the waste, Dwarha has established Egypt’s first online marketplace for the sale and purchase of upcycled products.
Edgeware
Edgeware provides software solutions for networking. With their first product Nebda2, an online and mobile platform they give new entrepreneurs access to Egypt’s network of accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship events and competitions, investors, mentors, trainers and existing entrepreneurs.
GoodsMart
GoodsMart is a membership-based online supermarket that provides a hassle-free shopping experience for Cairo residents. Through the GoodsMart mobile application, clients have access to a wide variety of household products, delivered to their doorsteps by 6am to an insulated Goodsmart box that sustains the freshness of goods for up to 12 hours.
Kinetic
Kinetic brings innovative design and manufacturing to the sportswear industry in Egypt. Producing locally-made gym and CrossFit apparel, Kinetic brings professional products at affordable prices to the Egyptian sportswear market.
Makkook
Makkook is the first mobile adventure application. Using customized algorithms and criteria specific to every user, Makkook brings its users boundless random activities to carry out at just the press of a button.
Medika
Medika provides doctors an innovative solution to going through a patients records during surgery, without putting the patient at risk. With new technology that secures the safety of patients and raises the bar of healthcare standards, Medika provides the solution through augmented reality glasses.
Mosa3ed
Mosa3ed is an online platform that helps car owners locate needed spare parts for their cars, maintenance professionals and accessories while providing vital information on each, ranging from prices to contact information and reviews.
Najjar
Najjaar is a woodworking school, workshop and production center, providing students starting age 16 and above with professional woodworking courses at international standards.
Raye7
Raye7 is a culturally-sensitive ride-sharing service. Through the Raye7 mobile application, commuters can connect with nearby colleagues and acquaintances to share their everyday trips.
Refuse
Refuse combats the increasing amount of waste worldwide by designing and manufacturing luggage and cases from up-cycled plastic bags.
Sakan-ly
SAKAN-LY is Egypt’s first online platform connecting homeowners with extra room for travelers looking for a place to stay.
Sanai3ey
Sanai3ey is a service company which provides general repairs through high-quality workmanship to residents throughout Egypt.
SolarizEgypt
SolarizEgypt is a power generation company that aims to address the current energy deficit in Egypt. Their goal is to unlock Egypt’s solar potential, granting it energy independence.
Tennra
Bringing together the excitement of gaming with the rewards of supporting innovative projects, Tennra is the world’s first gamified crowd funding platform. Built upon the power of games, Tennra allows the “crowd” to support projects by paying money, playing games and sharing the campaign.
Trdlo
Trdlo brings a delicious Hungarian pastry to Egypt for the first time. Through pop-up outlets throughout Egypt’s schools, universities and malls, Trdlo will be served fresh and on-the-go to food enthusiasts of all ages. The pastry, which is only 18% fat and 8.5% protein, is of greater nutritional value than snacks currently available to the Egyptian consumer.
Xenon
Xenon has established an online platform connecting multimedia freelancers with their prospective clients through a free and easily-accessible listing of multimedia freelancers – including designers, developers, photographers, motion graphics producers and more – along with their online portfolios.
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