Population110M+Largest in N. AfricaFDI Inflow FY23/24$12.4BRecord highSuez Canal Trade Share~12%Global maritimeRenewables Installed~6 GW60 GW pipelineFree Trade Access1.7BEU · COMESA · GAFTA · AfCFTASCZONE6 ports4 industrial zonesPopulation110M+Largest in N. AfricaFDI Inflow FY23/24$12.4BRecord highSuez Canal Trade Share~12%Global maritimeRenewables Installed~6 GW60 GW pipelineFree Trade Access1.7BEU · COMESA · GAFTA · AfCFTASCZONE6 ports4 industrial zones
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Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)

Anchor agency for Egypt's ICT & tech investment

Overview

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) is the executive arm of Egypt's ICT ministry, mandated to grow the country's technology and digital services industry.

ITIDA supports outsourcing and offshoring, tech exports, software industry development, and digital innovation through incentive programs, talent initiatives, and investor support.

Strategic Role

Strategic enabler of Egypt's positioning as a regional ICT and outsourcing hub.

Investment Relevance

Primary entry point for global ICT investors, BPO operators, and technology firms scaling delivery centres or R&D in Egypt.

Focus Areas

  • IT & business process outsourcing
  • Software & tech exports
  • Digital talent development
  • Innovation & startup support
  • ICT investor incentives

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Technology parks
  • Talent programs
  • Investment incentive framework

Sectors Served

ICTOutsourcingSoftwareFintechDigital Services