Logivators Program Connects Startups to Egypt's Logistics Industry

Startup Factory, part of pmaetro, in partnership with Egytrans NOSCO, sponsored by Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHCO), and supported by ABS, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Logivators program. This program acts as a complete platform to turn everyday operational challenges in the logistics sector into real business opportunities for growth and investment. It achieves this by bringing together the skills of entrepreneurs and local technology, connecting them with industry players in actual working environments. **A Multi-Dimensional Innovation Platform** The third edition of the program aims to boost practical innovation and link it directly to real operational needs. Logivators offers a smart structure that combines: * Roundtable sessions to uncover operational challenges right from the heart of the logistics and transport industry. * Hands-on hackathons to develop tech solutions that can be tested and put into action. * A business acceleration program to get startups ready for fast growth and to join national and regional supply chains. **The Program's Impact in Previous Editions** Logivators has already proven its success in its first two editions, having: * Supported and nurtured 15 startups focused on logistics solutions. * Seen over 20% of these startups sign agreements (Memorandums of Understanding) with Egytrans NOSCO to put their solutions into practice. * Helped about 30% of the incubated companies expand into regional markets. * Attracted initial funding for the companies, totaling over one million US dollars. * Had 3 program graduates featured on the popular Shark Tank program, showing how innovation can truly move from a great idea to real business growth. **Supporting Continuous Innovation and Development** Eng. Abeer Lahita, Co-Managing Director of Egytrans NOSCO Group, highlighted that the company's involvement in the third edition shows its strong commitment to innovation as a key part of its growth plan. She explained that it allows them to test new technological solutions in real work settings, making operations more efficient and improving service quality. Dr. Nadine Abu Khadra, Executive Partner at Startup Factory, added: “This third edition continues a strategic effort to bring startups into the logistics innovation world and support their commercially viable solutions. This empowers them to become active players in both the local and regional markets.” **Contribution of Sponsors and Partners** Mr. Hazem Aboulneil, General Manager of Marketing and Strategic Planning at ACCHCO, shared that their sponsorship comes from the company's belief in how important technology and ongoing development are. He noted that the program gives them early access to innovative, market-ready solutions and helps develop shared business models, which ultimately makes the services they offer customers more flexible and efficient.