• Egypt-based career development platform Career 180 has announced the launch of KEMET-X, a global entrepreneurship and innovation gathering aimed at connecting Egyptian and African startups with international investors, venture capital firms, corporates and technology companies.
• Scheduled for 14–15 December 2026 at the Great Pyramids of Giza, KEMET-X is expected to bring together more than 200 partners, startups and VC firms from over 50 countries, alongside founders, corporates, government representatives and technology leaders.
• Career 180 says participating funds collectively represent approximately $5 billion in capital across five continents. The announcement does not indicate that $5 billion will be invested or committed in Egypt; the figure refers to the funds represented at the gathering.
• KEMET-X will focus on connecting startups with capital, international markets, expertise and potential partnerships, with a particular focus on strengthening links between Egypt, Africa and the wider global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• The initiative will also feature the KEMET-X Tracks Challenge, spanning business, creative industries, technology, intellectual property and innovation.

Press release:

Career 180 Announces KEMET-X, Bringing $5 Billion in Funds from Five Continents to Egypt’s Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem

Cairo, 21 September 2026: Career 180 announced the launch of KEMET-X, its upcoming global entrepreneurship and innovation gathering, which will bring approximately $5 billion in funds from five continents to Egypt, alongside international investors, venture capital firms, founders, corporates, government leaders, and technology pioneers. The platform aims to connect global capital and expertise with Egypt’s growing entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, creating new opportunities for investment, partnerships, and access to global markets.

The announcement was made during a launch event in Cairo, bringing together stakeholders from Egypt’s entrepreneurship, and investment ecosystem to introduce the vision behind KEMET-X and its role in strengthening Egypt’s connections with the wider African and global startup landscape.

The launch event also featured the KEMET-X Tracks Challenge, covering business, creative, technology, IP, and innovation, highlighting the breadth of opportunities and disciplines that KEMET-X will bring together under one platform.

Speaking about the launch, Yasmeen Samy, Partner Head of Projects & Expansion at Career 180, said: “Egypt has the talent, ambition, and potential to become a leading hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Through KEMET-X, we are bringing global capital, investors, founders, and technology leaders closer to Egypt’s growing startup ecosystem, creating the connections and opportunities needed to transform ideas into businesses and businesses into global success stories.” 

The September launch marks the beginning of the journey toward the flagship KEMET-X gathering, taking place on 14–15 December 2026 at the Great Pyramids of Giza. The two-day gathering will bring together more than 200 partners, startups, and venture capital firms from over 50 countries, alongside investors, entrepreneurs, technology leaders, corporates, and institutions from across the global ecosystem.

Through KEMET-X, Career 180 aims to showcase Egypt as a meeting point for global entrepreneurship and investment while creating opportunities for African founders to connect with international capital, markets, and expertise.