SANAD ElevateHer at Techne Summit 2026

See 36 women-led startups pitch live in Alexandria

Join the SANAD ElevateHer Regional Competition at Techne Summit and meet founders from MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa.

3 October 2026 11:00–16:00 Arena Stage
Hosted during Techne Summit 2026

Regional Competition

Meet the cohort on the Arena Stage

The startups have completed Phase 1 of the SANAD ElevateHer program and are preparing for their live pitches.

Date
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time
11:00–16:00
Venue
Arena Stage, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Tickets
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The pitching cohort

One stage, two regions

Meet women-led companies from across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa, and connect with founders, investors and ecosystem leaders.

  • 36startups pitching
  • 12from MENA
  • 24from Sub-Saharan Africa

See the presenting roster Browse the Founder Atlas

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