Who we are

Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship (GIE) is a leading consultancy fostering innovation ecosystems, empowering startups, and connecting governments, academia, industry, and NGOs to deliver scalable impact across the MENA region and beyond.

Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship (GIE) is a leading innovation consultancy dedicated to building sustainable innovation ecosystems, empowering innovators, and supporting scalable deep-tech startups. GIE fosters collaboration between governments, academia, industry, and NGOs to drive impactful and scalable solutions to regional and global challenges.

Through strategic consulting, startup incubation, talent development programs, and large-scale innovation initiatives, GIE positions itself as the go-to partner for open innovation, technology commercialization, and ecosystem development in the MENA region and beyond.

Mission

To design and implement sustainable innovation ecosystems in MENA by enabling partnerships among governments, academia, industry, and NGOs, to nurture innovation capacity, and scale deep-tech solutions to critical regional challenges.

Vision

To be the leading consultancy architecting innovation ecosystems that empower innovators and drive impactful deep-tech solutions in MENA.

What we believe in Core Values

Drive Excellence

We strive to offer transformative solutions and uphold the highest standards in every aspect of our work.

Empower Through Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships, fostering collaboration across governments, academia, industry, and NGOs to co-create impactful initiatives and achieve shared goals.

Focus on Impact

We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address critical challenges and deliver lasting impact.

Client-Centered Approach

We prioritize understanding our clients’ needs, delivering customized strategies, and ensuring their success in innovation management and talent development.

Resilience

We embrace change, adapt to challenges, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving innovation landscape.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, ethical practices, and a commitment to creating lasting societal and environmental impact.

Our Impact

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Partners

At GIE, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every partnership, and every innovation we create. We don’t just work together, we co-create, inspire, and challenge the status quo to turn bold ideas into reality.

What sets us apart? A deeply collaborative culture fueled by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to empowering innovators. We believe that success is built on trust, diverse perspectives, and a shared vision for shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Mohamed Aboud

Chairman & Co-Founder

Tarek Salah

Chief Executive Officer "CEO"

Wasiem Ahmed

Egypt Branch Manager

Ahmed Abo Almagd

UAE Branch Manager

Hany Shaker

Financial Manager - Egypt Branch

Hussien Mostafa

BD & Community Manager

Mohamed Elkatanty

PMO

Sara Abou Ibrahim

Research & Development Manager

Mahmoud Saadany

Accounting Manager -Β UAEΒ Branch

Akram Salah

Design Team Lead - GCC

Mohammed Alsabbagh

Art Department Manager

Mohamed S.Ghareeb

Marketing Manager

We don't just consult; we Collectively Build. Working side-by-side with our partners to engage, empower, and transform deep-tech potential into world-changing impact.

At GIE We don't just consult on deep-tech. We build its ecosystem and unleash its Impact!

Our Activities

Wherever you are, You can Join us

Our locations

We don’t see borders. . . We see one Global Network.

While anchored at the heart of MENA’s deep-tech landscapes in the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, we are the launchpad for Global Innovation, connecting Entrepreneurs, Governments & Private entities, and Investors to borderless Opportunity, while designing these experiences with one Goal, Empower & Impact!

Global Recognitions & Awards

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2023 UAE Hackathon Closing Ceremony

We were honored by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in 2023 for our outstanding contributions to organizing & management the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon

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2024 HAJJ Conference & Exhibition

We were honored by the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah in 2024 for our outstanding contributions to organizing & managing the 2nd edition of Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Challenge.

GIE Impact Report

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The Rise of AI in the MENA Region

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