Egypt's government is offering 332 fully equipped industrial units to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across 10 governorates, the Ministry of Industry and Transport said on Tuesday. The move is part of a push to boost local manufacturing and create sustainable jobs. It comes in line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to localise industry, expand investment in Upper Egypt, and support serious entrepreneurs through streamlined procedures and affordable financing. Applications for the units, which range from 144 to 792 square metres and span a range of sectors including engineering, food, textiles, chemicals, and furniture, will be accepted online between May 1 and May 15 via the government's digital industrial platform, www.madein.eg. "These facilities are turnkey – fully serviced, ready for immediate production, and offered under ownership schemes with financing up to 100% of the unit's value," Minister Kamel El-Wazir said. Additional funding is available for equipment and production inputs. Eight of the 10 industrial complexes are located in Upper Egypt. In Aswan, 146 units in the Al-Geneina and Al-Shabak complex are reserved for entrepreneurs from Nasr El-Nuba and are available under both rental and ownership schemes. Applicants can submit their proposals digitally by following a streamlined 10-step process. Priority will be given to existing businesses seeking to expand and those opting for full upfront payment. The offering includes incentives such as waived application study fees, reduced booklet prices, simplified licensing, and access to low-interest loans through banks partnered with the Industrial Development Authority. Non-financial support will also be provided, including marketing, training, and advisory services. The ministry described the initiative as a key part of its industrial strategy to empower the private sector, resolve investor challenges, and strengthen Egypt's role in global supply chains. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
