Egypt's first university accelerator at AUC. 200+ startups, social impact focus since 2013.
209+
Startups Funded
96%
Survival Rate
3,381+
Jobs Created
$608M
Collective Valuation
Launch Lab is Egypt's first university-based accelerator, operated by the American University in Cairo (AUC). It supports Egyptian and MENA entrepreneurs from idea stage through early growth, with a focus on social impact, sustainability, and technology-driven solutions. Since 2013, Launch Lab has supported 200+ startups and created 1,500+ jobs across Egypt.
Application Deadline
January 21, 2026
Program Start
January 31, 2026
Program End
February 28, 2026
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2025 — AgriTech & Food Security
12
Startups
400
Applications
3.0%
Accept Rate
80
Jobs
First cohort focused on Egypt's food security challenges
2024 — HealthTech & Pharma
11
Startups
380
Applications
2.9%
Accept Rate
120
Jobs
Two startups raised $5M+ seed rounds; one acquired
2023 — FinTech & Financial Inclusion
10
Startups
350
Applications
2.9%
Accept Rate
95
Jobs
Highest-funded cohort to date; three companies expanded to GCC
Join Launch Lab and get access to mentorship, funding, and a global network of founders and investors.