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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about membership, alerts, consultations, the member showcase, data use and advisory services.
Who can become a member?
Legally established companies, SMEs, startups, scaleups, NGOs, social enterprises, associations, clusters and selected private innovation actors with activities relevant to Egypt may apply.
Is the Gateway mainly for universities?
No. Universities and public research institutions can be valuable project partners, but the primary membership focus is companies, private-sector institutions and NGOs.
What is the annual fee?
The recommended Access Membership fee is EUR 20 per year or the EGP equivalent, subject to ECITD’s final pricing and payment rules.
Does ECITD guarantee funding?
No. ECITD provides intelligence, readiness support, partner access and professional advisory services. Funders, investors and programme authorities make all final decisions.
How are alerts targeted?
Alerts are matched using sector, organisation type, innovation stage, R&D capacity, funding interests and partnership needs.
What are consultation credits?
Access Members receive two 30-minute credits per membership year after profile completion. Credits cover eligibility orientation and next-step guidance—not full proposal drafting.
Will financial details be published?
No. The profile does not request exact turnover or budgets. Broad bands support internal targeting and provisional segmentation only.
What is the difference between membership and paid services?
Membership provides access, alerts, limited consultations, training access, visibility and member rates. Diagnostics, proposal preparation, partner search and project management are separate services.