Apply for Egypt 25!
“Egypt 25" competition for the most competitive companies’ competition aims at defining the most dynamic, fast growing companies in Egypt - the companies creating the next economy of ideas and jobs. This competition was launched under the auspices of HE Eng. Rachid Mohamed Rachid, the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry by the Egyptian National Competitiveness Council (ENCC), AllWorld network, and the Egyptian Junior Business (EJB). Winners will become part of the Arabia 500, and will join the AllWorld Network of winners from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
To participate Egypt 25: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Your Company will benefit from the competition through:
• Differentiating your company by gaining recognition, and local and international media attention.
• The top 5 winners from each country are invited to attend the AllWorld Leadership Summit in October at Harvard University and the Pinnacle Institute with fast-growing companies from around the world.
• Be a member of the exclusive Arabia 500 business network and the AllWorld Exchange Growth2Growth platform.
The QUALIFYING CRITERIA for the nominated companies as follows:
• To be an independent, private, for-profit, corporation or partnership, or proprietorship.
• Must NOT be a non-profit, holding company, franchise, bank or utility company. Private companies established by government or where government is a majority stakeholder are also NOT eligible.
• Have 6 or more full-time employees in 2009.
• Have a minimum 3-year operating history and revenue (USD) of at least $100,000 in 2007 and $500,000 in 2009.
• Provide audited statements or an audit letter to confirm your company's revenues.
• Smaller and younger companies can apply to be recognized as Companies to Watch.
The nominating partners for Egypt 25 are Endeavour institution and Souq.com
There are NO costs involved; the deadline for participation is 15th November, 2010 CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Allworld was established in 2007 in order to promote entrepreneurship in the developed and developing countries and to recognize that entrepreneurship drives economic growth and innovation. It was co-founded by Prof. Michael Porter of the Harvard Business School and Anne Habiby. Prof. Porter is the Godfather of the Competitiveness concept and he was the creator of the competitiveness school in the contemporary economic thought.
"Egypt 25" is a launch for " Egypt 100" aiming at selecting the most fast growing 100 companies after a year from now followed by " Arabia 500" competition . The Arabia 500 will be the first definitive record of the fastest growing, most dynamic entrepreneurs in the region. By shedding light on these emerging business leaders, Arabia 500 will improve access to capital and markets for entrepreneurs, provide real time feedback to policy makers, point the way forward for large scale job creation and put momentum behind these entrepreneurs as they create the next economy for their countries and regions.
Click here for more information on AllWorld Network and Professor Michael Porter of the Harvard Business School, Egyptian National Competitiveness Council and Endeavor Egypt,
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