Egypt PM inspects Imhotep Innovation Centre
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly visited Knowledge City, where he inspected activities at the Imhotep Centre for Innovation and Development, a fully integrated ecosystem designed to support electronics companies and foster innovation, the Egyptian Cabinet reported.
The centre features advanced laboratories to facilitate electronic design and collaboration between local and international firms, aiming to enhance knowledge transfer. It also hosts specialised companies in electronics and embedded systems design.
CEO of Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Ahmed El Zaher, outlined “Egypt Makes Electronics” (EME) strategy, which focuses on localising electronics manufacturing – particularly mobile phones and communication devices – alongside designing and producing electronic circuits and systems.
The strategy includes building a skilled workforce, establishing technology hubs, developing advanced labs, and attracting investment in research and development.
El Zaher highlighted the strategy’s success since its launch, noting the entry of major mobile manufacturers into the Egyptian market through direct investment or local production partnerships. He stated that ITIDA continues to attract global companies, not just for manufacturing but also for semiconductor and embedded systems design, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a regional hub for electronics.
He further noted that the sector has expanded significantly, with the number of companies in electronic and embedded systems design rising from 34 in 2016 to over 80 by the end of 2024—comprising 20 global and 60 local firms.
The Imhotep Centre for Innovation and Development, located in Knowledge City, serves as a key hub for the electronics industry. It accommodates 20 companies, 17 of which are currently operating in electronic circuit and embedded systems design.
The centre also includes a business incubator for startups and state-of-the-art laboratories capable of testing high-frequency circuits up to 110 GHz.
These facilities, unique in Egypt, provide an integrated environment where companies can develop advanced products without the burden of purchasing or renting expensive equipment, strengthening Egypt’s global competitiveness in the electronics sector.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: M. S. Salama