Shell Egypt celebrated the conclusion of the training of 1000 entrepreneurs through its annual Itlaqaah program , in collaboration with Flat6labs, Egypt’s leading venture capital firm.

This initiative is part of the flagship enterprise development global program, Shell LiveWIRE, aiming to strengthen local economies through entrepreneurship, innovation, and meaningful employment.

The training took place through what is known as a transformative cycle, during which entrepreneurs are provided with practical training to identify ideas and develop businesses.

This program’s cycle included more than 120 startup teams, which benefited from intensive mentorship and capacity-building initiatives.

It introduced two dedicated tracks in March 2025: Best Idea Program, which focused on nurturing early-stage concepts and Best Startup Program, which was designed to support growth-stage startups in enhancing investment readiness and scaling operations

Among the two tracks, six standout teams were awarded financial prizes to accelerate their business development and growth. The winners of the “Best Idea Program” included the teams of Fast Octopus, BananaMed, and Gremrem. The winners of “ Best Startup Program” were the teams of Oz Tech, Bekya Pay, and Croptimus.

During the ceremony, Dalia Elgabry, Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Egypt, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the tangible impact that Shell Intilaaqah Egypt Program has achieved this year. At Shell, powering lives means providing energy while creating opportunities for people to thrive. Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is built on driving sustainable development, supporting local communities, and accelerating human potential.

For his part, Hany Al Sonbaty, Chairman and Co-Founder of Flat6Labs, said: “The energy, creativity, and determination we witnessed throughout this programme are truly remarkable. Together with Shell Egypt, we have helped build a pipeline of promising young businesses ready to tackle real-world challenges and drive sustainable economic growth in Egypt. It lies at the core of what drives Flat6Labs, in Egypt and abroad, to maintain its commitment to nurturing and scaling the big ideas of tomorrow.”