The Bader Program recently launched a new business plan competition in Egypt, applications are due on April 15, 2013.

The competition looks for creative ideas and Egyptian startups coming from different sectors (environment, renewable energy, technology, tourism and more).

The event will be divided in two parts: Idea Owners and New Startups. Those interested, can submit their application here before April 15. The competition will be held as follow:

• Training: Intensive training sessions will be given to participants about the concept of entrepreneurship and how to develop projects.
• Business Idea: After the training session, participants will be given a period of time to work on their business idea and the panel will choose the best 30 projects from each field.
• Mentorship and Business Plan: Participants will present a product or business prototype, a full business plan (not less than 25 pages) and the official registration papers. Then the panel will choose the best 10 finalists.

At the end of the competition, participants will pitch their idea in front of panelists and investors. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Registration for Bader’s business plan competition is now open, offering participating projects the chance to win cash prizes of up to EGP 150,000, and to be selected for further funding and training. The deadline for registration is April 15, participants can register and find the competition’s terms on their website.

Registration for Bader’s business plan competition is now open, offering participating projects the chance to win cash prizes of up to EGP 150,000, and to be selected for further funding and training. The deadline for registration is April 15, participants can register and find the competition’s terms on their website.

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