Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP)
Build. Scale. Access Fund.
The Program
What is EIP?
The Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP) is the official early-stage platform of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), designed to identify, train, mentor and connect high-potential startups with investors, partners, mentors, and global market opportunities.
Applications are open to tech-enabled startups building innovative solutions across priority sectors. Whether you're launching, scaling, or transforming your business, EIP 2026 is designed to unlock growth, visibility, knowledge-transfer, and investment.
Apply NowFunding & Investment
$2,000 to $25,000
Funding Range
$35,000
Equity Prize
Why Apply?
EIP is more than funding
What Makes EIP Different?
AI Adoption Mandate
Every startup integrates AI or digital automation.
Trade Across Borders
Helping founders unlock regional and international markets.
Startup Clinic
Three days of practical founder coaching, commercialisation and investor engagement.
Milestone-Based Equity Investment
Equity funding deployed in milestone-based tranches as startups hit agreed growth targets.
Who Should Apply?
Applications are open to founders who are:
- ✓Building technology-enabled startups
- ✓AI-enabled or automation-ready
- ✓Seeking between USD $2,000 and USD $25,000
- ✓Looking to scale internationally
- ✓Have an MVP, prototype or early traction
- ✓Confirmed to be in Cairo, Egypt from Nov 6 to 8, 2026
EIP 2026 Timeline
From application to winners
- 1
Applications
June 1 to July 31
- 2
Investment Readiness
August to September
- 3
Screening & Mentorship
October
- 4
Startup Clinic & Live Pitch
November 6 to 8
- 5
Winners Announcement
November 8
- 6
Incubation
2027
Past Winners
Meet the founders who took the stage
Grand ChampionCallmate AI
Callmate AI's intelligent communication and virtual assistance platform captivated judges at GEF 2024, earning the coveted top prize. It transforms how people communicate with digital systems naturally, setting new standards for virtual assistance across Africa.
1st Runner-UpNeuroSyncBCI
NeuroSyncBCI secured the first runner-up position with pioneering brain-computer interface solutions revolutionizing healthcare and human-computer interaction across Africa, offering hope for patients with neurological conditions and disabilities throughout the continent.
2nd Runner-UpDawaFinder Software Technologies PLC
DawaFinder provides a comprehensive platform addressing pharmaceutical management across Africa, supporting providers with inventory monitoring, financial tracking, employee management, and a searchable medicine formulary to ensure reliable access to essential medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Partnership Opportunities
Position your brand alongside the next generation of startups.
Platinum Sponsor
- ✓2 VVIP + 2 VIP festival tickets
- ✓Sector exclusivity for the event
- ✓Keynote speech opportunity
- ✓Fireside chat opportunity
- ✓Business exhibition booth
- ✓Brand video advert on screens (30") played thrice
Gold Sponsor
- ✓4 VIP + 2 Regular festival tickets
- ✓Fireside chat opportunity
- ✓Business exhibition booth
- ✓Brand video advert on screens (30") played twice
- ✓Regional speaking slot at the Global Business Mixer
- ✓Regional Global Business Mixer media wall branding
Silver Sponsor
- ✓2 VIP + 2 Regular festival tickets
- ✓Panel session opportunity
- ✓Business exhibition booth
- ✓Brand video advert on screens (30") played once
- ✓National speaking slot at the Global Business Mixer
- ✓Regional Global Business Mixer media wall branding
Bronze Sponsor
- ✓2 VIP festival tickets
- ✓Panel session opportunity
- ✓Certificate of partnership presented at the event
- ✓Brand logo on screen & official website
- ✓Festival media wall branding
- ✓National Global Business Mixer media wall branding
EIP 2026 isn't just a program. It's your global passport.
Apply now. Elevate your vision. Change your world.