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Egypt's Leading Deep Tech Innovation Competition

Empowering innovators to turn tech into impact.

Deeptecher is a national innovation competition backed by Aria Ventures. We support validated technologies in AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy, and more — through funding, mentorship, and commercialization.

About us

Vision

Position Egypt as a regional leader in deep tech innovation by transforming validated research into globally competitive ventures , empowering scientists , innovators and startups to solve real world challenges through breakthrough technologies.

 Mission

Deeptecher’s mission is to identify, support, and accelerate validated, high-potential technological innovations in Egypt by empowering researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs through funding, expert mentorship, and tailored commercialization opportunities through Aria Ventures

About Aria ventures

Aria Ventures is a venture studio focused on deep tech innovation. We build startups from the ground up by validating ideas, assembling teams, providing technical and business infrastructure, and supporting ventures through early growth stages. Our model combines strategic capital deployment with hands-on involvement to bridge the gap between breakthrough research and market-ready startups.

Why join DeepTecher

Deeptecher is focused on turning prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions into commercial-ready products.

Venture Studio-Backed Commercialization: backed by Aria Ventures
Deeptecher is backed by Aria Ventures, which is a deep tech venture studio that provides support, funding, technical, and business services  to founders

AI &
Machine Learning

Smart systems, automation, and predictive analytics.

Biotechnology & HealthTech

Innovative solutions in healthcare and biology.

Advanced Materials & Nanotech

Cutting-edge materials with novel properties.

Clean Energy & Sustainability

Green tech and renewable energy innovations.

Robotics & Automation

Intelligent machines and autonomous systems.

AgriTech & Food Security

Future of farming, food systems, and supply chains.

Industrial Digitalization & IoT

Connected systems transforming industry through smart sensors, real-time data, and automation.

Deeptecher’s mission is to identify, support, and accelerate validated, high-potential technological innovations in Egypt by empowering researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs through funding, expert mentorship, and tailored commercialization opportunities through Aria Ventures

Aria Ventures is a venture studio focused on deep tech innovation. We build startups from the ground up by validating ideas, assembling teams, providing technical and business infrastructure, and supporting ventures through early growth stages. Our model combines strategic capital deployment with hands-on involvement to bridge the gap between breakthrough research and market-ready startups.

Who can apply

Researchers and Scientists
Individuals working in universities or research institutions who have developed validated technologies with commercial potential.

Early-Stage Startups
Founders or small teams with deeptech ventures that have built a prototype or are preparing for commercialization. Individuals who have senior-level technology professionals: CTOs, Head of R&D, innovation directors

individuals or teams are typically

• Based in Egypt • Working on deep technologies • Positioned at the validation or pre-commercialization stage • Seeking support to scale, commercialize, and connect with industry or funding opportunities

  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Biotechnology & HealthTech
  • Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
  • Clean Energy & Sustainability
  • Robotics & Automation
  • AgriTech & Food Security
  • Industrial Digitalization & IoT

Competition timeline

Application opens

4th June

Application closes

5th July

semifinalists’ announcement

15th July

Mentorship and training end

20th August

finalists’ announcement

25th August

Event

4th September

Competition Prizes

3rd place
20k EGP
1st place
50k EGP
2nd place
30k EGP
What people ask

DeepTecher Competition:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

DeepTecher is Egypt’s leading national innovation competition focused on deep technology. It aims to support researchers, scientists, and startups in transforming validated technology into viable business ventures. The competition seeks to bridge the gap between research and real-world commercialization.

The competition is founded and powered by Aria Ventures, a venture studio specializing in deep tech innovation. Aria Ventures builds startups by validating ideas, assembling teams, providing necessary infrastructure, and supporting ventures through their early growth stages

Researchers affiliated with universities and research institutions. Innovators and technology professionals (e.g., CTOs, R&D heads). Teams with a validated Proof of Concept (PoC), prototypes, or pilot-tested technology. Early-stage deeptech startups

• Applicants should have technology that is validated. This means it should be at the stage of a Proof of Concept (PoC), a working prototype, or have undergone pilot testing.

Industrial Digitalization and IoT (Internet of Things) Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agritech and Food Security Biotechnology and Healthtech Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Clean Energy and Sustainability