Initiatives & Partnerships

Expertise, volunteered.

Since 2014, t20 members have put their time and their networks into national reform, into initiatives of our own, and into partnerships with the organisations doing serious work in Egypt.

National projects

Working with government.

Based on government requests and mandates, t20 supports strategic reform initiatives with the expertise of its members and their networks. All of the projects below were delivered through voluntary contributions.

  • Main counterpart

    Ministry of Planning, Monitoring and Administrative Reform

    A group of t20 members volunteered full time for almost one year, with their expertise and that of their networks, to support the ministry. They contributed to the development of Egypt Vision 2030 and worked on feasibility studies for national projects.

  • 2015

    Ministry of Transport

    A group of members volunteered full time for eight months to conduct feasibility studies and build the project development presentations for the Egypt Economic Development Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, 2015.

  • Health

    Ministry of Health

    Organised the Invest in Healthcare 2018 conference to promote investment in the sector following the new Universal Health Insurance Law. Supported the structuring of a PPP pilot transaction for unused or under-utilised assets. Launched One Million Free Health Consultations in cooperation with MCIT and Telecom Egypt (WE).

  • Digital

    Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

    Supported the recruitment of top talent for the ministry, with a focus on the country's digital transformation. Ongoing work on financial inclusion and technology infrastructure.

  • Investment

    New Administrative Capital

    Helped source studies by top-tier consulting firms on economic and real-estate development, conducted to attract foreign direct investment with a focus on Cairo, its satellite cities and the new government headquarters. Revisited the development plans with the chairman of the board at the time and built realistic time plans for the different objectives, especially the target GDP.

  • Investment

    Suez Canal Economic Zone

    Members volunteered their expertise and their networks to support and refine the zone's development strategy, and to recruit and evaluate the international consultant for the economic studies and investment promotion activities (road show, RFP and evaluation). A t20 member was nominated Vice Chairman for Investment for one year to oversee the project management and the implementation of McKinsey's work.

t20 initiatives

Programmes of our own.

Health and wellbeing

One Million Free Medical Consultations

With Telecom Egypt, Altibbi and the ministries of Health and of Communications and Information Technology. Free medical advice by voice call, text message and mobile app, to ease the cost of consultation for Egyptians, with a focus on Upper Egypt where access to quality healthcare is most limited. Launched 7 February 2019.

Education and economic empowerment

t20 Start-up Studio

Connects start-ups within the network to experienced mentors and gives them high-profile opportunities to showcase their businesses. Designed for members who are about to start, or have just started, a company.

Entrepreneurship

t20 Mentoring Lab

A partnership initiative with AlexAngels, born at Techne Summit, the international technology entrepreneurship event held annually since October 2015 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Recognition

t20 Awards

A start-up roadshow in front of an investors' committee, and awards for the top tech and non-tech companies founded by Egyptians, chosen by a vote of the membership. First held in September 2021.

Content

Confluence Series

With the Institute of National Planning. Episode I, February 2023: AI and Regulation.

Talent

MBA Day and Scholarship Programme

Encouraging more Egyptians to do their MBAs at the top global schools. First held in September 2015.

Partnerships

Who we work with.

We choose partners who are key players in their market, and look for every way a connection between two organisations can create resources and community solutions.

  • Arab International Women's Forum & AUC School of Business

    A unique partnership with AIWF, the first and only non-profit organisation set up in London to link Arab business and professional women in the 22 Arab countries with each other and with their counterparts in the international community.

  • Egyptian Private Equity Association

    A collaborative framework where the two associations capitalise on each other's resources and networks to serve their communities and ecosystems.

  • Egyptian Junior Business Association

    A collaborative relationship with EJB, a dynamic forum for business people committed to a culture of excellence and to the overall development of Egypt.

  • Startup Grind, Egypt chapter

    Value-added content through events and publications, plus access and engagement for graduates of the t20 Start-up Studio in Startup Grind's local and international events and competitions.

  • E-Commerce Summit by robusta

    A partnership with the summit's organiser, led by field experts building solutions that transform businesses through digital: streamlining operations and creating memorable customer experiences.

  • LOGIC Consulting

    t20's content partner. Together we produce forward-looking business insight from top experts and business leaders in the region, as a contribution to Egypt's business and economic reform. The 2020 theme was digital transformation.

  • ConsultingPad

    An advisory marketplace connecting small and medium businesses with the brightest MBA graduate consultants. t20 provides the connections to build its roster of MBA graduates from top international schools, and room for senior members to mentor rising consultants.

  • Health 2.0 Egypt

    A partnership under t20's thematic area of Health 2.0 and Integrative Wellness: access to a series of webinars with national, regional and global speakers.

  • Techne Summit & AlexAngels

    Home of the t20 Mentoring Lab. Techne Summit is the platform where the global technology industry, entrepreneurs, investors and media meet in Alexandria every year.

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