CLIMATECH CHALLENGE

HEADLINE SPONSOR

UNLOCKING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MENA'S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

Global economies are increasing their support for the adoption of low carbon technologies, which will need to be scaled rapidly to achieve net zero by 2050. At the forefront of the energy transition are climate tech startups, driving innovative solutions that are reshaping how we produce and consume energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and accelerating industrial decarbonisation.

The EGYPES 2025 CLIMATECH Challenge serves as a platform for climate tech startups to expand into the MENA region, bringing together leading industry thought leaders, policymakers, investors, venture capitalists and emerging startups from across the world to showcase the critical innovations and groundbreaking solutions that are producing clean energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and paving the way for a sustainable future.

During the Challenge, startups championing the vision to decarbonise our planet will have the opportunity to present their technologies and business models to an influential panel of judges, gaining access to investors and building connections essential for scaling their impact in the MENA region.

2025 JUDGING COMMITTEE

Alaa El Batal

First Undersecretary and Supervisor, HSE, Energy Efficiency and Climate

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

Alan Linn

Chief Executive Officer

Cheiron Energy

Youssef Salem

Chief Financial Officer

ADNOC Drilling

Karima El Hakim

Country Director

Plug and Play Tech Center

Marcin Lapa

President

Office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Qassimi

Guillaume Verhaeghe

New Energy Director, MENA

SLB New Energy

CLIMATECH CHALLENGE FINALISTS

Takaya Taguchi

Co-founder & CEO - Helical Fusion

Sascha Kuehn

CEO - kraftwerk TUBES GmbH

Lydur Thorgeirsson

CEO - Hydram Research

Ragy Ramadan

Founder & CEO - NoorNation

Mick Gast

Team Manager - SOLID

JUDGING CRITERIA

CLIMATE INNOVATION

This criteria evaluates how effective and unique the startup's climate technology is in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting clean energy, and facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

MARKET OPPORTUNITY

This criteria examines the potential market size and growth prospects for the startup's product, considering market trends, demand, and market saturation, with analysis of the attractiveness of the market opportunity.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

This criteria analyses the startup’s potential for attracting investment and generating returns for investors, factoring the startup's growth potential, scalability, market traction and funding strategy.

BUSINESS MODEL

This criteria rigorously evaluates the scalability and adaptability of the startup’s approach to generating revenue and creating sustainable business operations, considering factors such as revenue streams, client portfolio, marketing strategy and plans for growth.

TEAM COMPOSITION

This criteria considers the capabilities and collection of skills within the startup’s team, including experience, expertise and responsibilities of the founders, key personnel and board members.

2025 AGENDA

Monday, 17 February 2025

14:00 - 14:10

Speaker

HE Alexandra Sdoukou

Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy

Greece

14:10 - 14:40

Speakers

Ayman Ismail

Founding Director

AUC Venture Lab

Amal Enan

Partner

500 Global

Karima El Hakim

Country Director

Plug and Play Tech Center

Moderator

Tania Habimana

Presenter

EGYPES 2025

14:40 - 15:10

Speakers

Youssef Salem

Chief Financial Officer

ADNOC Drilling

Fabio Fritelli

Managing Director

NEXTCHEM

Hüseyin Çiloğlu

Chief Executive Officer

PiKARE SKYSOURCE

Moderator

Kamel El Kholy

Strategic Program Manager

SLB New Energy

15:10 - 15:25

Speaker

Ragy Ramadan

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

NoorNation

15:25 - 15:40

Speaker

Lydur Thorgeirsson

Chief Executive Officer

Hydram Research

15:40 - 15:55

Speaker