About this opportunity
The Global Entrepreneurship Festival Entrepreneurs Investment Program, known as the EIP, is open to entrepreneurs and startups with innovative ideas or businesses at any stage. It was built to help founders strengthen their venture, prepare for investment and connect with the wider entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Selected participants gain access to up to $35,000 in total seed investment, together with business training, startup clinics, mentorship, incubation, investor pitching and global exposure. The EIP runs as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, which takes place from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
The programme describes its investment as a blend of funding and support rather than a simple cash grant. Under the terms, the award is structured as 50 percent cash and 50 percent non cash business support, which may cover coaching, mentorship, legal and regulatory guidance, accounting and advisory, digital solutions, branding, marketing, investor introductions and business development. Investment may be released in tranches against agreed milestones, and the programme typically takes an equity interest of 1 to 5 percent.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The application form asks for details about your business or startup, your sector, your country of operation, your website or landing page where you have one, and whether you have a co founder. There is no stated application fee.
What you receive
- Up to $35,000 in total seed investment
- Business and enterprise training
- Startup clinic sessions
- Mentorship and incubation
- Investor pitching opportunities
- Global exposure
- Connections with investors and potential partners
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs and startups with innovative ideas or ventures
- Startups at different stages of development
- Founders building prototypes or already running a business
- Businesses seeking to grow beyond their current market
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old
Who should not apply
- The $35,000 is not presented as a guaranteed cash grant
- Investment may be disbursed in tranches against agreed milestones and key performance indicators
- The programme may take an equity interest of typically 1 to 5 percent
Documents to prepare
- Information about your business or startup
- Your sector and country of operation
- Website or landing page where available
- Details of whether you have a co founder
How to apply
- Visit the official Global Entrepreneurship Festival Entrepreneurs Investment Program application page.
- Complete the online form with your business details, sector, country and any website or landing page.
- Submit your application before the deadline of 6 October 2026.
Selection process
- Selected entrepreneurs join the EIP track at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, receive training, mentorship and incubation, and pitch to investors, with investment released in tranches against agreed milestones.
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
What is the total funding on offer?
Up to $35,000 in total seed investment, structured as 50 percent cash and 50 percent non cash business support.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is stated for the EIP 2026.
Who can apply?
Entrepreneurs and startups with innovative ideas or businesses, at least 21 years old.
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