Dr. Nagla Dowidar
Entlaq, a prominent entrepreneurship think tank based in Cairo, has announced a strategic partnership with Ninjacart, India’s foremost agri-startup, to revolutionize the Egyptian Agri-Startup ecosystem. This collaboration aims to identify and support promising Farm-to-Fork Agri startups in Egypt by providing them access to Ninjacart’s cutting-edge technology platform, supply chain management solutions, and specialized advisory services.
The partnership between Entlaq and Ninjacart emphasizes efficient supply chain management through advanced technology, enabling direct connections between farmers and markets across Egypt. It also underscores the implementation of data-driven agriculture, ensuring quality assurance, fostering financial inclusion, expanding marketplaces, and reducing waste in the Agri value chain.
Ninjacart’s expansion into Egypt under its global initiative, NinjaVentures, reflects the company’s commitment to identifying startups aligned with its business model and driving non-linear growth in the Egyptian Agri sector. NinjaVentures aims to extend Ninjacart’s technological expertise to emerging startups worldwide, revolutionizing agricultural supply chains.
Kartheeswaran K K, co-founder and CEO of Ninjacart, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This alliance with Entlaq demonstrates Ninjacart’s dedication to global agricultural transformation. We are excited to leverage our technological prowess to empower Egyptian startups, driving innovation and growth in the Agri sector.”
Omar Rezk, co-founder and managing director of Strategy and Consulting at Entlaq, highlighted the transformative potential of the collaboration for Egypt’s agritech ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of technology in reshaping agriculture and expressed optimism about the partnership’s contribution to economic growth in Egypt.
With the agriculture sector employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing substantially to the GDP, the collaboration between Entlaq and Ninjacart holds promise for Egypt’s future as a regional innovation hub. It aims to empower startups, foster technological innovation, and contribute to sustainable growth in alignment with Egypt’s 2030 Vision.
