Press release:

Entlaq today announced the launch of the third edition of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostic Report (SDR 2025), taking place from 25 to 26 September 2025 in El Gouna, the fully integrated coastal town by Orascom Development. The high-level summit is organized under the patronage of the Ministerial Committee for Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. 

This year’s edition will be hosted at Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna. It will also mark the launch of the town’s newest venue, Abu Tig Island, a distinctive setting surrounded by the Red Sea. The summit will be the first event to take place on the island and will convene ministers, senior government officials, international experts, leading entrepreneurs, and more than 40 Egyptian and global investors, funds, and development partners to engage in strategic dialogue on the future of entrepreneurship in Egypt.

Omar Rezk, Managing Director at Entlaq, expressed his pride in the launch of the third edition of the report, noting, “This edition represents an important milestone in monitoring the development of the entrepreneurship scene in Egypt. It presents a strategic vision built on modern data and analysis that helps shape the future for entrepreneurs. Partnering with El Gouna reflects our joint commitment to providing the right environment for innovation and growth.”

Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna and Managing Director at Orascom Development Egypt, noted, “El Gouna has become a trusted home for entrepreneurs and investors because it combines quality of life with the right environment to do business. Through initiatives such as G-Space, our Business Park, and the upcoming G-Valley hub, we support founders and companies in starting, scaling, and collaborating year-round. Hosting the SDR 2025 reaffirms our role in fostering jobs, attracting investment, and contributing to an innovation-driven Egyptian economy.”

The SDR 2025 summit will serve as a platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors and the international community, presenting new opportunities for collaboration and investment. Discussions will address supportive policies to drive sector growth, financial inclusion, green financing, and cross-border capital flows. The programme will also explore the role of entrepreneurship in community development through youth support and women’s empowerment, while highlighting sectors with strong growth potential that can open new markets.

The choice of El Gouna as host reflects its growing role as a hub for cultural, sports, arts, and entrepreneurship initiatives year-round. The town offers an integrated environment that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and growth, making it a natural home for initiatives that empower youth and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.