AUC Venture Lab

Company

Investment-firm

General

About Company
AUC Venture Lab is the first university-based incubator in Egypt, supporting early-stage and growth-stage startups.

Related to

American University in Cairo

American University in Cairo

AUC is a leading English-language University in the Arab world, offering a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs.

Sector

Consumer Services

Subsector

Education Services

Keywords

Education

Location

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

count Of Investments

1

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Also Known As

AUC V-Lab

founded date

01.06.2013

Number of employees

IPO status

Private

Description

AUC Venture Lab, launched in 2013 by the American University in Cairo, provides support and resources to startups selected through a rigorous process. These startups receive training, mentorship, and access to student internships and the AUC School of Business. In 2016, AUC Venture Lab introduced a dedicated FinTech Accelerator Program. The incubator also actively engages with the AUC community and Egypt, sharing entrepreneurial experience with students, faculty, mentors, and investors. Recognized for its impact and promise, AUC Venture Lab has been ranked among the top university incubators in Africa and the MENA region. By leveraging AUC's facilities, knowledge, and alumni network, AUC Venture Lab aims to foster an ecosystem of innovation, education, and business.