🚀💡 اLaunch of the Digital Innovation Challenge 2026

Under the patronage of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Fund for the Care of Innovators and Talented Individuals, in cooperation with the Institute for Leadership Development, announces the launch of the first edition of the Digital Innovation Challenge 2026. The challenge aims to discover and nurture innovative students from Egyptian universities and institutes, empowering them to develop innovative digital ideas and solutions and transform them into startups capable of achieving a sustainable economic and social impact. This will contribute to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting digital transformation, and building a knowledge-based economy.

🏆 Prizes and support exceeding 300,000 EGP

📌 Challenge Areas:

❤️ Digital Health
📚 Smart Education
🏛️ Tourism and Heritage
🏭 Industry and Manufacturing
🌱 Environment and Sustainability
⚙️ Smart Government Administration
🌾 Smart Agriculture
🚆 Transportation
💳 Digital Money and Payments
🛒 E-commerce
🤖 Modern Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity

📅 Registration Opens: June 17, 2026

📅 Idea Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026

📅 Shortlist Announcement: August 17, 2026

📅 Finals and Winners Announcement: September 3, 2026

🎓 Open to all students of Egyptian universities and institutes (public, private, and technological), as well as postgraduate students.

✨ Turn your idea into a promising digital project.

✨ Gain practical experience and connect with experts and specialists.

✨ Compete for financial prizes, incubation opportunities, and support to develop your project.

Register now via the following link:

http://submission.isf.gov.eg

Or through the Fund's website:

www.isf.gov.eg

Please register using a laptop or PC to ensure easy and accurate data entry.

Innovate today… to make a difference tomorrow.