SDR 2026 Summit will be hosted by Entlaq and El Gouna Red Sea by Orascom Development from September 10–12, 2026. Moreover, the event will bring together government leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystem experts in Egypt.
Entlaq and El Gouna renew strategic partnership
For the second consecutive year, Entlaq and El Gouna Red Sea by Orascom Development announced signing a strategic partnership to host the fourth edition of the “Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostics Report” (SDR) 2026 Summit.
Moreover, the Summit will take place from September 10 to 12, 2026, in El Gouna. The event will bring together leading government decision-makers, investors, startup founders, and innovation ecosystem leaders from Egypt and the region.
Additionally, the Summit will be held under the theme “Data × Innovation: Re-imagining Egypt’s Entrepreneurship Landscape.”
The SDR 2026 Summit is considered one of Egypt’s most prominent specialized events in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Furthermore, the event gathers all active stakeholders in the entrepreneurship ecosystem to discuss challenges and investment opportunities.
It also showcases the latest data and analysis related to Egypt’s startup environment, investment landscape, and entrepreneurship sector.
Therefore, the report serves as a data-driven reference supporting policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and development institutions.
Moreover, it helps stakeholders better understand Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem while identifying future opportunities and supporting innovation-led economic growth.
El Gouna strengthens role as innovation and business hub
Omar Rezk, Managing Director of Entlaq, stated that the partnership with El Gouna by Orascom Development reflects the destination’s unique model that combines sustainability, innovation, and high-quality experiences.
Additionally, he explained that impactful dialogue and strategic partnerships require an inspiring environment that connects decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Therefore, El Gouna provides an ideal setting for hosting the Summit.
He added that the SDR Report represents an important step toward building a national data-driven reference. Furthermore, the report contributes to supporting policies and strengthening Egypt’s competitiveness as a regional innovation and investment hub.
Haytham Samir, Chief Commercial Officer at El Gouna, also stated that hosting the SDR Summit for the second consecutive year reflects El Gouna’s long-standing role as a destination supporting business growth, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
Moreover, he highlighted the strong impact and international reach achieved by the previous edition of the Summit. He added that El Gouna goes beyond tourism and hospitality by providing an integrated environment that supports businesses, entrepreneurs, and emerging industries.
Therefore, the partnership with Entlaq aligns with El Gouna’s broader vision of supporting innovation and sustainable economic growth in Egypt and the region.
SDR 2026 focuses on innovation and data-driven growth
El Gouna was selected to host the Summit due to its advanced infrastructure and leadership in sustainability, tourism, and innovation.
Additionally, the city offers an environment that supports dialogue, networking, and partnership building.
Consequently, this reinforces the Summit’s position as a platform connecting key stakeholders in Egypt’s and the region’s entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem.
The launch of the “Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostics Report 2026” continues Entlaq’s efforts to establish an annual data-driven reference for the entrepreneurship sector.
Moreover, the 2026 edition covers ten major economic sectors in Egypt. These sectors include FinTech, AI, HealthTech, AgriFood, CleanTech, EdTech, Tourism, Creative Economy, Logistics & Mobility, and Policy & Ecosystem Development.
Furthermore, the report aligns with Egypt’s economic and development agenda while reflecting El Gouna’s position as a leading model in sustainability and innovation.
International investors and startups to join SDR 2026
The SDR 2026 Summit aims to attract more than 500 attendees from over 12 countries. Additionally, participants will represent startups, founders, investors, venture capital funds, government entities, development finance institutions, multinational corporations, and international organizations.
The event will also feature participation from 15 to 20 international investors and more than 29 speakers. Moreover, the Summit officially launches on September 10, 2026, with the release of the SDR 2026 Report.
The opening day will include a high-level dialogue session featuring representatives from government entities, policymakers, regional and local investment funds, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
In addition, the event will include an official reception ceremony. Throughout the three-day Summit, participants will attend specialized sector-focused sessions, networking activities, and partnership-building events.
Furthermore, exclusive investment events will connect leading regional and international venture capital funds with Egypt’s most promising startups.
