Techne & AUC Venture Lab Fintech Competition

Shaping the Next Generation of Fintech 🚀

Are you ready to take your fintech startup to the next level? Techne, in partnership with AUC Venture Lab, is launching a competition dedicated to the most promising early-stage fintech startups in the region.

This isn’t just another pitch competition. It’s your chance to:

• Gain visibility in front of investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders

• Secure a monetary prize of up to EGP 50,000

• Fast-track your way to the AUC Venture Lab FinTech Accelerator Final Selection Panel

• Showcase your innovation at Techne Summit Alexandria 2025 during Egypt Innovation Week

📍 Location: Alexandria Bibliotheca, Techne Arena
📅 Date: Saturday, 4th October
🕔 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Who Should Apply

We’re looking for fintech startups that are:

• ✅ At MVP or prototype stage with early traction

• ✅ Building scalable, tech-driven business models

• ✅ Founded by a complementary team (no solo founders)

• ✅ Innovating in areas such as Payments, InsurTech, Lending, ProTech, or related fintech sectors

What We’re Evaluating

The selection will focus on:

• Team & Execution – Strength, balance, and expertise of the founders

• Market Size & Opportunity – The scale of the fintech challenge you’re solving

• Technology & Innovation – How your product leverages tech to stand out

• Scalability & Impact – Potential for regional and global growth

• Early Traction – Validation through MVP, pilots, or early market adoption

 If you’re building the future of fintech, this is your stage.
Applications are now closed

Compete for a Chance to Win a Trip to Stockholm!

Are you building an AI-driven solution? This is your moment! Join us at Techne Summit Alexandria 2025 and pitch your startup for a chance to win an exclusive trip to Stockholm, Sweden, powered by the Swedish Embassy in Egypt.

This competition is open to AI-focused startups tackling real-world challenges with bold, scalable solutions. Winners will get the chance to connect with top Swedish investors and ecosystem leaders, and attend high-profile startup events in Stockholm.

📍 Location: Alexandria Bibliotheca, Techne Arena
📅 Date: Saturday, 4th October
🕔 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Who Should Apply:

We’re looking for AI startups that:

• Are solving a clear, validated problem using AI

• Have a working MVP or product

• Can demonstrate strong market potential and a scalable business model

What We’re Evaluating:

• Problem & Solution Fit: Is the AI use case clear and impactful?

• Innovation: How unique is the approach or technology?

• Market Opportunity: Is there a demand for the solution?

• Team Strength: Does the team have the right capabilities to deliver?

• Business Model & Financials: Is it sustainable and investor-ready?

• Pitch Delivery: Clear, confident, and compelling storytelling

How It Works:

1. Apply online with your pitch deck and relevant details

2. Shortlisted startups will pitch live at Techne Summit Alexandria

3. The 2 Winning startups gets a fully sponsored trip to Stockholm, Sweden for an exclusive immersion into the Swedish innovation scene
   
   Applications are now closed
   
   stay tuned for the announcement of the shortlisted startups!