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Innovation Clusters Initiative (iCi)

Innovation Clusters Initiative (iCi)

Supports Egypt's innovation clusters through grants, loans, and investments linking universities, firms, and entrepreneurship centers.

The Innovation Clusters Initiative (iCi) is a public-private partnership program administered by TIEC (Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center) on behalf of Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Its objective is to establish and sustain collaborative ICT innovation clusters in Egypt's second-tier technology parks, linking universities, private companies, and…

Funds collaborative ICT innovation clusters β€” linking universities, companies, and entrepreneurship centers β€” in Egypt's second-tier technology parks through a blend of grants, loans, and investments over a five-year support period.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: itida.gov.eg