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Value Makers Studio (VMS), a leading venture studio dedicated to building and scaling startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the launch of VMS Accelerate in Egypt.
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This new three-month accelerator programme is designed to empower high-potential Egyptian startups with the capital and market access needed to scale. The new deal offers up to EGP 1.5 million (approximately $29,000 USD) in funding and a strategic gateway to the Saudi Arabian market.
Targeting Seed and Seed+ stage startups
VMS Accelerate targets Seed and Seed+ stage startups with scalable business models and regional ambitions. Beyond capital, the accelerator is designed to help founders strengthen their fundamentals. It will also help refine their growth strategy, and prepare for regional expansion and future investment rounds.
The program runs for three months and combines structured learning with practical exposure to investors and regional partners. Participating startups will gain access to a network of more than 150 mentors and industry experts. All of these to run within over 18 curated sessions covering growth strategy, business fundamentals, partnerships, and investor readiness.
To simulate real-world investment and market dynamics, the program includes weekly investor sessions, and an Investment Room simulation. In additon, there is an innovative initiative called “Customer on the Board.” This gives founders direct feedback from customers and industry experts while building their companies.
“Egypt is home to one of the region’s most dynamic startup ecosystems. At VMS, we see enormous potential in Egyptian founders who are building scalable businesses. Through VMS Accelerate, we aim to provide the capital, mentorship, and market access needed to help these startups expand into Saudi Arabia — one of the fastest-growing startup markets in the region,” said Motaz Abuonq, CEO of VMS.
The program also serves as a bridge between the Egyptian and Saudi startup ecosystems. It connects participating startups with investors, corporates, and ecosystem players in Saudi Arabia to facilitate market entry and strategic partnerships.
Program Timeline
- Applications Open: March 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
- Program Start: May 2026
Startups interested in applying can learn more and submit their applications Here.
