# Beyond the Pilot: Turning Corporate–Startup Collaboration into Growth

- Event: Techne Summit Cairo 2026
- When: Sunday, 27 September 2026, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Ghurnata - Andalus Stage, Ghurnata, Cairo
- Track: Corporate Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/beyond-the-pilot-turning-corporate-startup-collaboration-into-growth
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/beyond-the-pilot-turning-corporate-startup-collaboration-into-growth.ics

Corporate–startup collaboration often starts with a promising pilot, but turning that initial engagement into long-term adoption and business growth can be challenging. This panel explores how corporates can move beyond experimentation to successfully integrate startup solutions into their businesses, create meaningful commercial partnerships, and unlock opportunities for mutual growth. Speakers will share practical perspectives on what it takes to navigate internal processes, build trust, and turn innovation partnerships into lasting impact.

## Speakers

- [Rama El Safty](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/rama-el-safty.md), Global Technology Leader First-time Author., Former IBM, Lenovo, Atos, Central Bank of Egypt (Moderator)
- [Ramy Agieb](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ramy-agieb.md), Regional Head of AIoT & Digital Transformation, Bosch
- [Laila Helmy](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/laila-helmy.md), Head of Digital Transformation, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR)
- Ahmed Aly, Digital Health & Innovation Partner, Roche Middle East
- [Heba Labib](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-labib.md), Chief Innovation Officer, Zewail City of Science and Technology