Past Green Economy 2023
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SwitchMed Down the Nile

Green & blue entrepreneurship programme — organic food, water treatment, renewable energy, recycling. 6 green startups accelerated. Partners: EU, Medwaves, CEDARE, Ministry of Environment.

⏱ Single cohort 📍 Egypt (Nile corridor) 🎓 Hybrid
Overview

About the Program

SwitchMed Down the Nile was a dedicated programme supporting the sustainable economy and green / blue entrepreneurship in Egypt — covering organic food production, water treatment, renewable energy, and recycling. Delivered in 2023 in partnership with the European Union, Medwaves, CEDARE, and Egypt's Ministry of Environment, the programme accelerated 6 green startups and embedded circular-economy principles into their models.

Highlights

Program Highlights

6 green startups accelerated
EU-funded initiative
Green & blue economy focus
Circular-economy methodology
Medwaves / CEDARE / Ministry of Environment partnership
Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

  • Egyptian startups in organic food, water treatment, renewable energy, or recycling
Partners

Program Partners

European Union Medwaves CEDARE Ministry of Environment
2023
Past
Duration
Single cohort
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Location
Egypt (Nile corridor)
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Format
Hybrid
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