Empowering Youth for 19 Years: Orange Egypt's Support through Enactus Sponsorship
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Orange Egypt's long-standing sponsorship of the Enactus Egypt National Competition has been a driving force behind fostering youth entrepreneurship and innovation in Egypt for the past 19 consecutive years.
The recent Enactus Egypt National Competition 2025, held on July 29-30, demonstrated the significant impact of partnerships between corporations like Orange Egypt and organizations like Enactus Egypt. The event featured over 30 teams from universities across Egypt, with Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) emerging as the winner.
MUST's winning project, titled "Bokra", offers an innovative solution to agricultural and health challenges by rehabilitating degraded land and using the Salicornia plant as a healthy nutritious salt alternative. This victory marks the university's first win at the national competition and secures their place to represent Egypt at the Enactus World Cup 2025 in Thailand.
Orange Egypt's continued sponsorship played a crucial role in the win, as Fatma Serry, CEO of Enactus Egypt, congratulated MUST and expressed her pride in the long-standing partnership with Orange Egypt. Serry also highlighted her appreciation for Egypt's strong presence in the global landscape of youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive social impact.
Hisham Mahran, CEO and Managing Director of Orange Egypt, echoed Serry's sentiments, congratulating MUST and all participating universities. Mahran praised the exceptional quality and innovation showcased throughout the competition, emphasizing that Orange Egypt's continued sponsorship plays a significant role in Egypt's success at the Enactus World Cup.
The competition also provided an immersive experience into Orange Digital Center's (ODC) programs in digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup empowerment. Orange Egypt hosted a dedicated booth for ODC during the competition and participated in the second edition of the Enactus Career Summit to connect with emerging talent and showcase diverse career opportunities.
The sustained long-term support from Orange Egypt has been instrumental in establishing a stable and credible platform for student entrepreneurs to innovate and compete nationally for recognition and further development. Through this sponsorship, Enactus Egypt has been able to cultivate a culture of social entrepreneurship, helping young talents across Egyptian universities to implement projects that address economic, environmental, and social challenges.
The involvement of a major corporation like Orange Egypt lends significant visibility and credibility to the competition, attracting high student participation and public/private sector attention. This visibility helps participants gain networking opportunities, mentoring, and potential funding.
While the exact quantitative metrics of impact (such as startups created or jobs generated) are not detailed in the available sources, the repeated recognition of sponsors and winners at each iteration and continuous hosting of the competition highlight sustained positive influence on building Egypt’s youth entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The competition's role aligns with broader efforts in Egypt to promote youth empowerment and innovation, complementing other initiatives like educational financing partnerships that expand access to higher education and entrepreneurship opportunities.
In summary, Orange Egypt’s long-term sponsorship has been instrumental in sustaining Enactus Egypt’s role as a leading national platform fostering youth entrepreneurship and innovation, thereby contributing to building Egypt’s future economy.
- Technology has played a significant role in the success of the Enactus Egypt National Competition, as Orange Digital Center's programs in digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup empowerment were showcased at the event.
- The focus on education and self-development was evident throughout the competition, with online education and learning opportunities becoming increasingly crucial for emerging talents across Egyptian universities.
- Enactus Egypt's projects, such as the winning one titled "Bokra," address not only economic challenges, but also environmental and social issues, emphasizing the importance of security and sustainability in technology and innovation.
