In recent years, the Egyptian startup ecosystem has boomed, with an increasing number of initiatives attracting both domestic and international attention and funding. One area experiencing renewed interest is sustainability, with a range of startups in Egypt working to create a more sustainable Egypt. Hoping to boost efforts to achieve a more sustainable Egypt, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japanese governmental development agency, has been supporting a number of Egyptian startups with mentorship, funding and more. Three startups in particular have been pioneers in unique areas. DilenyTech: A Fast-growing health tech startup in Africa empowering radiology with AI with JICA’s support Today, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer, with nearly two million new cases a year worldwide. More than 400 million breast examinations are performed annually, with increasing demand resulting in insufficient resources to ensure examinations are done punctually and effectively and without error. This shortage of resources impacts radiology in particular, with more than five billion medical images being processed on an annual basis across the world. Dileny Technologies (DilenyTech) is a cutting-edge startup that develops and deploys innovative AI technologies to empower…
