# From Recognition to Growth: Unlocking the Benefits of MSMEDA for Startups

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Saturday, 3 October 2026, 1:55 pm – 3:00 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Lecture Room, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Startup Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/from-recognition-to-growth-unlocking-the-benefits-of-msmeda-for-startu
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/from-recognition-to-growth-unlocking-the-benefits-of-msmeda-for-startu.ics

With the MSMEDA framework and the Mithaq providing startups and MSMEs with a clearer path toward formalization and support, what comes next? This session explores how startups can move from obtaining recognition and licenses to actually accessing the financing, incentives, government programs, market opportunities, and other benefits available to them.

## Speakers

- [Amira Swilam](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/amira-swilam.md), Back office partner, Den VC (Moderator)
- Hossam Abdelkader, Head of the Entrepreneurship Central Department, GAFI
- Douaa Yassin, Head Of Investment & Venture Capital Department at MSMEDA
- [Maged Ghoneima](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/maged-ghoneima.md), Cofounder & Managing Partner, M-Empire Angels
- Alaa Moustafa, Partner & Business Development Director, SwiftX