By: Basel Khaled
The AUC Venture Lab incubator recently celebrated Faculty of Business Administration, American University in Cairo, graduating the second course Ten of the business incubator for emerging companies. The celebration witnessed the establishment of the show day Where 18 incubator companies introduced their products and services in the second cycle Sponsored by Arab African International Bank. According to Ayman Ismail, Assistant Professor and Professor Abdul Latif Jameel Chair for Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Business University, Business Incubator Manager: "This is a very exceptional course for "AOC Venture Lab" because it coincides with the celebration of the American University In Cairo, the centenary of its founding, where the celebration of "AOC Venture Lab"
As well as 6 years of establishment, 12 courses and hosting of more than 150 companies Emerging. We are happy to double the size of the twelfth session with the addition of new areas, We have also increased the knowledge and guidance we provide to start-ups. We are proud that the startup companies we are graduating have a strong market impact Egypt, by achieving the highest growth rates and attracting significant investments in Egypt And the world. "
The 16-week Business Incubator Program provides support to companies Emerging and innovative to launch and grow its business. It included "AOC Venture Lab, the first university incubator in Egypt and one of the leading incubators in Egypt Middle East and Africa, a group of start-ups in many fields In this course which include innovation in health care, and sustainability in Energy, environment and e-commerce: Green Waste, Esorus, Cartoona, Hall of Talents, Monkey Beki, Connection, Dawaia.com, Doctoorum,, ClinPrime, Caroline Beauty, Little Blessings, Lemon Spaces, Tobadaa, Fntique, Marah, Wanas, Tivity and Tafra.
In the environmental field, Green Waste sells and builds systems that generate gas Bio-fertilizer and sustainable fertilizers from organic waste from livestock Food and sanitation. Sarah Zaltah, co-founder of Green Waste, says: "Through our experience at AOC Venture Lab, we've received support and guidance from before Business leaders in many fields have given us guidance on developing Our business plan. We have had productive sessions and have contributed to increasing our knowledge. "
Keeping the environment, Cartoona is working on replacing plastic materials Metals and wood products with lightweight, inexpensive cardboard and portable For storage, recyclable and environment friendly. Monkey Bekia buys Solid waste from small businesses and sold to manufacturers with a profit margin of Save time, money and effort for business while minimizing industrial waste. As for Connection, it is a smart waste management company that enables smart communities in Entertainment, tourism and retail industries have access to an effective collection process Waste to reduce cost as well as access to renewable energy.
In technology, Esorus connects an electronic platform, designers Professionals, contractors and property developers are qualified suppliers, through experience Smooth from design to purchase. Dalia Laz, the founder of Esorus, confirmed the The importance of knowledge sessions offered by AOC Venture Lab, " These sessions are advanced professional knowledge that matches the quality of knowledge gained through Study of Entrepreneurship offered by the University to students through professors on World-class. "
One of the start-up companies is Hall of Talents, a platform for communication Online for filmmakers, artists and industry professionals with a view Communication to produce projects, and has a production arm that offers unique content As an external production company.
To fill the gap between furniture manufacturers in Damietta and customers, Fntique offers a platform on Internet to showcase Damietta furniture in international markets. Wanas offers an audio platform The website contains content in Arabic, allowing users to discover drama Podcast, share, and listen to them with sound quality High and certified network of podcasts. Tivity is aimed through its platform to digitize Fitness industry By connecting customers with fitness course providers, While connecting Tafra through its online platform of connecting business owners with Best Technology Recruitment Companies.
In the healthcare sector, 3 emerging companies offer innovative solutions and services For patients. Dawaia.com is a health care platform that enables patients to find and book Early appointments with doctors, medical centers and hospitals are also available Patients find their medicines at the nearest pharmacies. The Doctoorum isThe market for online medical tourism enables patients to compare and book treatments Affordable from reliable service providers across Egypt. ClinPrime It enables doctors to make informed medical decisions based on patient data Stored and requested opinions from other doctors in a safe and private way through a platform Internet.
The course also embraced many start-up companies that focus on style Life and travel. Caroline Beauty offers women a different experience through blending Different colors and lipstick flavors are made from even natural ingredients They find the perfect color. Little Blessing is an online platform that transforms idea rooms Children from fantasy to reality through personal requests and manufactured in Egypt, While Tobadaa connects tourists with local travelers and tour guides For a unique travel experience across the online platform. Lemon Spaces is a housing platform Aims to provide accommodation for tourists in different neighborhoods to provide a similar experience For the local population.
