AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation The AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is a high-impact platform advocating entrepreneurial knowledge in the MEA region

Step into the world of entrepreneurship today. A world of possibilities awaits. Established in 2015 as the evolution of the 2010-launched Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (EIP), the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is a pioneer hub for all entrepreneurial stakeholders in Egypt and the MENA region. Since its establishment 10 years back, the center’s endeavors included promoti

ng entrepreneurial education, endorsing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering capacity building opportunities for the region, and pioneering cutting-edge research. Being one of the initial entities in the Middle East to promote entrepreneurship, CEI has worked its way to marking its unique footprint in the field. Building on the center’s experience in inaugurating accelerators, supporting and spearheading the growth of startups, and linking the diverse groups constituting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, CEI vows to actively contribute to the advancement of entrepreneurship in the MENA region, empower its community with knowledge and know-how, and focus on identifying and filling the market gaps in the ecosystem.

Interested in mentoring the next generation of women leaders in finance?Join our regional online information session to ...
29/04/2026

Interested in mentoring the next generation of women leaders in finance?

Join our regional online information session to learn about tazdaHER MENA program, and how you can contribute your experience to support emerging women leaders across the region.

Funded through the SANAD Fund’s Advisory and Capacity Building arm, managed by Finance in Motion and implemented by the AUC Egypt Women on Boards Observatory (WoB), managed by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at the AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business, Egypt.

📅 May 3, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Cairo Time, GMT+3)

Register now and secure your spot! https://forms.gle/kabdLHckGTvEAzQX7
For any inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]

From learning to application. From insight to impact.Cohort 2 participants reflect on their journey through the Certifie...
29/04/2026

From learning to application. From insight to impact.
Cohort 2 participants reflect on their journey through the Certified Mentors Network and how it’s shaping their mentoring practice.

من ختام رحلة إلى بداية جديدة: خمسة أيام ترسم ملامح نجاح رائدات الأعمالاختُتمت فعاليات الجولة التدريبية التي استمرت على م...
26/04/2026

من ختام رحلة إلى بداية جديدة: خمسة أيام ترسم ملامح نجاح رائدات الأعمال

اختُتمت فعاليات الجولة التدريبية التي استمرت على مدار خمسة أيام بالمقر الدائم للمجلس القومي للمرأة ببني سويف، لتُمثل محطة هامة في رحلة المشاركات نحو تطوير مهاراتهن الريادية وصقل أفكار مشروعاتهن، في تجربة ثرية دعمت طموحاتهن وساهمت في تعزيز جاهزيتهن لدخول عالم ريادة الأعمال بثقة.

نتوجه بخالص الشكر والتقدير لجميع المدربين والمدربات والموجهين على جهودهم الكبيرة ودعمهم المستمر، والذي كان له أثر واضح في إثراء تجربة المشاركات وتمكينهن من تحقيق أقصى استفادة ممكنة.

يقوم مركز ريادة الأعمال والابتكار بكلية أنسي ساويرس لإدارة الأعمال بالجامعة الأمريكية بتنفيذ هذا التدريب في إطار البرنامج المشترك بين هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة ومنظمة الأمم المتحدة للتنمية الصناعية (اليونيدو) بعنوان التمكين الاقتصادي للمرأة من أجل نمو شامل ومستدام في مصر "رابحة"، والذي يتم تنفيذه بالشراكة مع المجلس القومي للمرأة ووزارة التجارة والصناعة، وبدعم كريم من الشؤون العالمية الكندية.

ترقبوا المزيد من الجولات التدريبية القادمة لدعم وتمكين رائدات الأعمال في رحلتهن نحو النجاح.
لمزيد من المعلومات:
[[email protected]]

#رابحة

اليوم الأول من تدريب رابحةانطلقت فعاليات اليوم الأول من الجولة التدريبية لبرنامج "رابحة" في المجلس القومي للمرأة ببني سو...
22/04/2026

اليوم الأول من تدريب رابحة

انطلقت فعاليات اليوم الأول من الجولة التدريبية لبرنامج "رابحة" في المجلس القومي للمرأة ببني سويف، حيث بدأت المشاركات رحلتهن نحو تطوير مهاراتهن الريادية وتحويل أفكارهن إلى مشروعات قابلة للتنفيذ.

يقوم مركز ريادة الأعمال والابتكار بكلية أنسي ساويرس لإدارة الأعمال بالجامعة الأمريكية بتنفيذ هذا التدريب في إطار البرنامج المشترك بين هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة ومنظمة الأمم المتحدة للتنمية الصناعية (اليونيدو) بعنوان التمكين الاقتصادي للمرأة من أجل نمو شامل ومستدام في مصر "رابحة"، والذي يتم تنفيذه بالشراكة مع المجلس القومي للمرأة ووزارة التجارة والصناعة، وبدعم كريم من الشؤون العالمية الكندية.

تابعونا لمعرفة المزيد عن هذه الرحلة.
لمزيد من المعلومات:
[[email protected]]

#رابحة

Happy Easter from AUC Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) to you and your families.Wishing you a joyful cele...
12/04/2026

Happy Easter from AUC Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) to you and your families.
Wishing you a joyful celebration and a wonderful time with your loved ones. May it be a time to pause, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.

08/04/2026
tazdaHER MENA – Women Leading Finance is now open for applications.The SANAD Advisory & Capacity Building Program, in pa...
07/04/2026

tazdaHER MENA – Women Leading Finance is now open for applications.

The SANAD Advisory & Capacity Building Program, in partnership with the AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is pleased to launch a regional leadership program that brings together mid-career women professionals and senior leaders from across the financial sector in the MENA region. The program fosters mentorship, leadership development, and cross-border professional exchange, creating a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Over a nine‑month journey, participants will strengthen their leadership capabilities and build meaningful networks across banking and microfinance institutions in the region.

Applications will run from: April 7, 2026 to May 7, 2026
We are now welcoming applications from:
Mid‑career women professionals seeking mentorship and leadership development
Senior leaders interested in mentoring and supporting the next generation of women in finance

🔗 Apply Now:
• Mentees: https://forms.gle/5KVRQG48umcwifTS9
• Mentors: https://forms.gle/eXSmnK3bveVarMH47
📩 For inquiries: [email protected]

Funded through the SANAD Fund’s Advisory and Capacity Building arm, managed by Finance in Motion and implemented by the AUC Egypt Women on boards Observatory (WoB) managed by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business, Egypt

Across the region, highly qualified women are present within financial institutions, yet representation at senior and bo...
02/04/2026

Across the region, highly qualified women are present within financial institutions,
yet representation at senior and board levels remains limited.

Building strong leadership pipelines is essential for long-term institutional resilience. Expanding opportunities for women professionals to advance into leadership roles strengthens governance, innovation, and decision-making.

Funded through the SANAD Fund’s Advisory and Capacity Building arm, managed by Finance in Motion and implemented by the AUC Egypt Women on boards Observatory (WoB) managed by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business, Egypt.

tazdaHER MENA – Women Leading Finance is a regional program designed to strengthen women’s leadership capacity in banking and microfinance.

Are you ready to lead?

For any inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]

28/12/2025

Behind every program, event, and idea at CEI, there’s a lot more happening than meets the eye.
We asked our team: “What do people underestimate that actually takes a lot of work?” — here’s what they had to say.
Because 15 years of impact don’t just happen, they’re built with dedication, late nights, and teamwork.

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