The Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship announced that it has received 30 applications from companies seeking the Startup ID classification certificate through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA). This happened less than 48 hours after the launch of the 'Startup Charter,' the first of its kind in Egypt. The Charter offers two paths to apply for the classification certificate: a fast track, which takes 5 days for companies nominated by accredited entities like venture capital funds, business incubators, and accelerators; and a general track, which takes two weeks and is open to all companies that meet the classification conditions. Startups can apply via the link: https://startup.gov.eg/
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