Impact Report 2023 – TAB 2 – Early-stage development

Core Area 01: Early-stage development

A seed, by nature, has what it takes to blossom: from the drive to do so, to all the necessary makings of a plant. However, its nature alone is not enough. Without the right environment, and the right resources, the seed will never break through the surface of the soil. 

Through our early-stage development projects, we empower new and existing businesses and organizations through mentoring, financial support, and capacity-building for nine to twelve months.

Egypt’s Sustainable Manufacturing, MADE By Young Entrepreneurs

The core goal of Manufacturing Advancement and Development in Egypt (MADE) was to identify university students and recent graduates – with innovative ideas for the industry – and empower them to turn these ideas into viable and marketable solutions in practice. Implemented in cooperation with GIZ Egypt, the MADE program was designed to run over three tracks covering Energy Efficiency, Water Accessibility, and Food Security.

Doroob - socially impactful entrepreneurship in Egypt

The mission of the doroob program is to empower entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to establish socially impactful businesses in three of Egypt’s key economic sectors, including the creative industries, agribusiness and tourism. In May 2023, with the support of DROSOS FOUNDATION, enpact launched the first track of the program which targeted entrepreneurs from the creative industries, with a focus on interior and furniture design, performing arts, and handicrafts.

Social entrepreneurship workshops

enpact was proud and excited to have won the community challenge tender of the German Alumni portal. The tender comprised developing and implementing a digital training series with virtual workshops on “Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship” – tackling challenges within the SDG 11 – sustainable cities.