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Significa Ventures and the University of Dubai sign an MOU to launch the Dubai Deep Tech Fund

I’m thrilled to have signed an MOU between Significa Ventures and the University of Dubai to launch the Dubai Deep Tech Fund. This fund will pave the way for deep tech startups in the MENA region, fostering innovation and creating lasting impact.

Ahmed SedkyManaging Partner · 20 October 2024 · 1 min read
Handshake at the MOU signing between the University of Dubai and Significa Ventures

I’m thrilled to have signed an MOU between Significa Ventures and the University of Dubai to launch the Dubai Deep Tech Fund. This fund will pave the way for deep tech startups in the MENA region, fostering innovation and creating lasting impact.

I’m optimistic about the future of deep tech in the Middle East and excited to be part of this journey!

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Ahmed Sedky
Ahmed Sedky

Twenty-two years across telecom engineering, enterprise B2B, corporate innovation and venture capital. Sixteen years at Vodafone Egypt, from radio network engineering and R&D and innovation program management, where he led the university and startup partnership program, to Head of Digital Business Solutions at Vodafone Business, running a P&L above EGP 2 billion across cloud, IoT, cybersecurity, big data and AI and launching the V-Hub digital marketplace for SMEs. Co-founded Significa in 2021 and leads its corporate venture and innovation practice. Venture Finance, Oxford Saïd Business School; MBA, Edinburgh Business School; BSc Telecommunications Engineering, Cairo University.

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