# Scaling Circular Economy Innovation: From Waste Challenge to Green Enterprise Opportunity

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Saturday, 3 October 2026, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Lecture Room, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Startup Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/scaling-circular-economy-innovation-from-waste-challenge-to-green-ente
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/scaling-circular-economy-innovation-from-waste-challenge-to-green-ente.ics

A moderated conversation bringing together EcoScale-supported founders, GESR/MEK program leads, and sector experts to explore how early-stage green startups are turning Egypt’s solid waste management challenges into viable and investable business models. The discussion will also highlight EcoScale’s regional work in Qena, Luxor, and Asyut and how it is testing a replicable model for extending green entrepreneurship support beyond Cairo.

## Speakers

- Mohamed Abbas, Head of Innovation, Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Industry (Moderator)
- Moussa Khalil, CEO of Mozna
- Zeyad Khalaf, Marketing Team Leader at ReNile
- Marwa Elsanaina, Founder & CEO, Papero
- Mostafa Ashraf, Private sector advisor, GIZ