STEM Entrepreneurship Center Powers “Al Foras Fein?” Platform to Spotlight Startup
Khadamaty-New
The STEM Entrepreneurship Center (STEM EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting startups and strengthening Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through its participation in the sixth edition of “Al Foras Fein?” (الفرص فين؟). The event was held on December 31 at The Greek Campus and brought together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore where real market opportunities are emerging.
The session was led by prominent investor Mohamed Nagaty and hosted by Hussein Al Menawy, CEO of Xanadu Group and Managing Director of Startup Grind Cairo. The discussion delivered high-impact insights, focusing on practical market dynamics, execution-driven strategies, and sustainable opportunity creation. The event also featured a special appearance by Ahmed Khalil of Shark Tank Egypt, adding further perspective from the regional investment landscape.
Commenting on the significance of the platform, Hussein Al Menawy said that “Al Foras Fein?” serves as an annual forum to highlight developments across both Egyptian and global markets, while identifying strengths and gaps in key sectors. He noted that this year’s edition marked a milestone with the launch of “Al Foras Fein?” as an independent platform dedicated to producing specialized business and financial content for the region.
From an investor’s standpoint, Mohamed Nagaty, Co-Founder of Exits MENA, emphasized the platform’s role in bridging local markets with global trends. He explained that “Al Foras Fein?” transfers actionable knowledge and market insights that help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and stay aligned with international developments. “We need to move from asking ‘Where is opportunity?’ to building the mechanisms that create it—systematically, not sporadically,” Nagaty said, highlighting the importance of execution-focused ecosystem building.
As part of its broader mission, STEM EC positions itself as a co-building partner for entrepreneurs, designing entrepreneurship as a continuous experience rather than a one-time intervention. Through community building, ecosystem platforms, and targeted support programs, STEM EC helps founders translate ambition into structured, scalable growth.
Over the past year, STEM EC has played an active role in the regional startup ecosystem through partnerships and sponsorships with leading events such as Hult Prize, RiseUp, AIESEC, Techne, and the Knowledge Youth Forum. The organization has also hosted its own sector-focused meetups across technology, green tech, and emerging industries.
Both Al Menawy and Nagaty expressed strong optimism about their ongoing partnership with STEM EC, particularly following the launch of “Al Foras Fein?” as an independent entity. They noted that additional collaboration details will be announced throughout the year.
