CAIRO, May 12, 2023: Amideast/Egypt and Boeing announced the launch of the 2023 STEM for Sustainability competition that empowers start-ups and supports young entrepreneurs in Egypt.

The STEM for Sustainability competition builds on the strategic partnership between Amideast/Egypt and Boeing to align science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education with the sustainability priorities of the country.

“During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh in 2022, Boeing and Amideast announced the intention to support Egypt’s green transition by investing in the growing young population of the country. The entrepreneurship competition is an integral part of this journey”, said Kuljit Ghata-Aura, Boeing president in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia.

Three winners of the competition will receive monetary seed funding for their sustainability start-ups. All the finalists will get an opportunity to participate in a bootcamp training that will cover several topics including basics of start-ups, business modeling, business planning and pitch deck development.

The competition is targeting Egyptian start-up teams and individuals aged 16-30 who have innovative business ideas in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

“We believe that this and similar competitions spotlight innovative ideas that can positively impact the entire ecosystem and encourage the establishment of start-ups that contribute to sustainable development.  Through this competition, we provide an opportunity for young Egyptian entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations that will help in creating a more sustainable world for the coming generations”, said Shahinaz Ahmed, Country Director of Amideast/Egypt.

Since 2007, Boeing invested $2 million in community engagement in Egypt which benefitted more than 22,000 young people in the country. 60% of the population in Egypt are under 30 years old.

About Amideast:

Amideast is a leading American nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training, and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. Amideast has operated continuously in Egypt for over 60 years. With offices in Cairo and Alexandria, Amideast/Egypt provides English language courses, professional skills training, testing services, and scholarship services for youth and adults throughout the country. For more information, visit https://www.amideast.org/egypt.

About Boeing:

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.