# Egyptian Exchange and MINT by EGBANK Sign MoU for Fintech Hackathon and Mentorship

> The Egyptian Exchange and MINT by EGBANK signed an MoU covering a fintech hackathon, financial literacy courses and mentorship, with no fund announced.

- Published: 2026-10-19T15:29:37+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/egyptian-exchange-mint-egbank-fintech-mou
- Source: [Startup Researcher](https://www.startupresearcher.com/news/egyptian-exchange-and-mint-by-egbank-partner-to-support-fintech-startups)

## Key takeaways

- The Egyptian Exchange and MINT by EGBANK signed a memorandum of understanding to support fintech innovation and entrepreneurs' engagement with Egypt's capital markets.
- The partnership centers on the MINT x EGX Hackathon, focused on investment and trading, plus a Financial Literacy Hub and mentorship for selected startups.
- The agreement was signed by EGX Chairman Omar Radwan and EGBANK First Deputy CEO Ibrahim Abaza, and outlines support and educational activities rather than a new investment fund or financing commitment.

The Egyptian Exchange and MINT by EGBANK signed a memorandum of understanding to support financial technology innovation and expand entrepreneurs' engagement with Egypt's capital markets, Startup Researcher [reported](https://www.startupresearcher.com/news/egyptian-exchange-and-mint-by-egbank-partner-to-support-fintech-startups). The agreement covers a fintech hackathon, financial education and mentorship, and announces no new investment fund or financing commitment.

## What the EGX and MINT Agreement Covers

The agreement was signed by EGX Chairman Omar Radwan and EGBANK First Deputy CEO Ibrahim Abaza. The signing took place in the presence of Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, EGX Vice Chairman Mohamed Sabry, and representatives of financial institutions.

Under the partnership, the [Egyptian Exchange](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004xd6/egyptian-exchange) will contribute its knowledge of financial markets and the rules governing their operation, while MINT will draw on its role in supporting entrepreneurship. The two organizations intend to help founders understand how capital markets function and what opportunities they may offer growing companies.

One central initiative is the MINT x EGX Hackathon, which will focus on investment and trading. It is intended to encourage participating startups to develop technology-based solutions addressing practical challenges and emerging needs within the capital market. The announcement did not specify application dates, selection criteria, prize amounts, or how many startups will participate.

A second initiative is a Financial Literacy Hub offering specialized educational sessions developed by MINT in cooperation with EGX. The courses will cover financial independence, personal money management, and approaches to investing through regulated channels, and are designed for young people, aspiring investors and entrepreneurs.

Selected startups will be offered opportunities to connect with EGX through networking and mentorship activities. The agreement does not guarantee investment, regulatory approval, or a future stock-market listing for participants, and details of the mentorship format and the process for selecting beneficiaries have not yet been made public.

## Egyptian Exchange Records on Market Development

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), the Egyptian Exchange announced single-stock futures contracts on Commercial International Bank and Talaat Mostafa Group in June 2026, extending its derivatives franchise to individual equities. The same records show the exchange prepared an integrated regulatory framework for short selling, including a central lending system managed by MCDR with 50% minimum collateral requirements and daily mark-to-market revaluations. The records also list total market capitalization growth of 38.2% in 2025, with EGX meeting the FTSE Russell minimum threshold for emerging market classification status.

## Earlier Egyptian Exchange Engagements

In June 2026, MSMEDA and the Egyptian Exchange signed a cooperation protocol to expand MSME access to financing tools, including training, awareness and access to state-backed digital platforms, Zawya reported. In August 2026, the Egyptian Exchange, in cooperation with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency, said it would exempt the first 20 SMEs meeting listing requirements from administrative service fees on the Small and Medium-Sized Companies Market, WAYA reported. In October 2026, twelve AT50 companies, including nine Egyptian firms, took part in the Egyptian Exchange's AT50 Cairo Market Open on September 22, Disruptafrica reported.

## Companies in this story

- [Egyptian Exchange company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004xd6/egyptian-exchange) · website: https://egx.com.eg

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