RISE is a new kind of organization – one that believes in the capacity, creativity, and ingenuity of Egyptians, and those who love Egypt, to unleash innovative solutions to the country’s biggest development challenges.
What is RISE Egypt?
Global Nonprofit
RISE Egypt is a global nonprofit that is leveraging its network of top experts, investors, and researchers to accelerate entrepreneurship for development in Egypt.
Think and Do Tank
RISE Egypt is a "Think and Do Tank" that links capacity-building with data and research to amplify the efficiency and impact of the Egyptian social innovation community.
Promotes Collaboration
RISE Egypt promotes collaboration across sectors and facilitates important conversations between stakeholders in the private sector, civil society, and policymaking communities about the roles of impact investing, public-private partnerships, and research in accelerating development.
We are inspired by what’s possible today, motivated by what’s needed for tomorrow, and united by a love for Egypt.
Think big. Dig deep. Make change.
GET INVOLVED
Show your support for Egyptian innovators by building a one-of-a-kind organization dedicated to bringing the best talent and resources the world has to offer to some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs in Egypt!
We invite you to join our diverse global network and take the lead in supporting and growing Egyptian innovation.
Join the RISE team on social media.
Stay up to date with our exciting progress and help promote and grow our global network.
It’s been an inspiring learning journey over the years. Come on a ride with us to discover what brought us to today.
Join a committed and passionate group of Egyptian professionals and innovators transforming Egypt’s tomorrow.
Ambassadors are strategic leaders who amplify our impact by making strategic connections for our work in Egypt.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
"In the summer of 2013, we founded RISE Egypt. It was built on the basic question: What if we could realize innovation through social entrepreneurship in Egypt?"
In this letter from RISE President, Dr. Mona Mowafi, learn more about what motivated the idea of RISE, and get inspired to join our global community.
WHY RISE?
Since the birth of RISE we have had the privilege of meeting with groups large and small through our global outreach.
‘Why RISE?’ gives insights and clarity to common questions raised in these meetings. From questions about how we are organized or how to get involved to those about the investment landscape in Egypt, find our answers here.