Egypt boosts manufacturing: 386 ready - to - use industrial units launched for small investors

The Ministry of Industry has launched a major initiative to stimulate local manufacturing, announcing the availability of 386 fully serviced and immediately allocable industrial units for entrepreneurs and small investors.

The units are distributed across 12 industrial complexes in 11 governorates, and applications will be accepted for a two-week period, running from October 6 to October 20, exclusively through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform.

His Excellency General Eng. Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, stated that the move is designed to dismantle barriers for new businesses and contribute to the nation’s industrial expansion strategy.

"This step is critical to help small investors turn their innovative ideas into tangible, working businesses," Al-Wazir said. "The units come in versatile sizes, from 48 to 792 square meters, accommodating a diverse range of activities, including engineering, food processing, chemicals, textiles, furniture, and pharmaceuticals."

Unprecedented Financial Facilitations
- To ensure accessibility, the Ministry has introduced a substantial package of incentives:

- 100% Financing for Ownership: Ownership-based units are eligible for up to 100% financing at a competitive 5% declining interest rate, in collaboration with partner banks.

- Leasing Deferral: Rent payments for leased units will be deferred for nine months from the date of delivery.

- Reduced Costs: All application and proposal review fees have been eliminated, and the tender booklet cost has been cut to a minimal EGP 500.

- Integrated Support: Applicants can also secure financing for machinery and production lines, along with technical and marketing assistance, through the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency.

Complexes Span 11 Governorates
The available units are located in strategic industrial zones, including: Bayad Al Arab (Beni Suef), West Gerga (Sohag), Hurghada (Red Sea), Hoo (Qena), Arab Al Awamer (Assiut), Al Matahra (Minya), the Metal and Concrete Complexes (Fayoum), Al-Baghdadi (Luxor), and Merghem 2 (Alexandria). Additional units, offering both ownership and leasing, are available in the Genina and Shabak Complex (Aswan), while the Mahalla Complex (Gharbia) features lease-only options.

Following the submission deadline, the Industrial Development Authority will evaluate applicants based on a transparent, criteria-based process focusing on project seriousness and commitment. Priority will be given to existing projects within the same complexes seeking to expand, as well as to investors who commit to paying the full down payment upfront.