Applications · Gen 0
Apply to BitRoot, Egypt's AI-native accelerator
BitRoot is a pre-seed accelerator and venture capital firm in Cairo for AI-native and technology founders in Egypt and MENA. Up to $250K in first and follow-on funding, a six-day BuildCamp, a three-month accelerator and an operator network of founders who have already built, scaled and exited. Gen 0 applications are now closed. All applications will be processed for the next cohort in Q2 2027.
How to apply, step by step
- 01
Submit the application form
Tell us what you have built, who is using it and what you are stuck on. Free. New applications go to the next cohort in Q2 2027.
- 02
BuildCamp — six days in Cairo
Early November 2026. Six consecutive days, in person. Full attendance is a condition of acceptance.
- 03
Investment Committee
A real decision following BuildCamp. Yes or no.
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Accelerator — three months
From end of November 2026: commercialization, scaling and VC readiness with operators who have done it.
Frequently asked questions
What is BitRoot?+
BitRoot is a pre-seed accelerator and venture capital firm in Cairo, Egypt, built by founders for founders. It backs AI-native and technology startups from Egypt and the wider MENA region with capital, a Cairo BuildCamp, a three-month accelerator and an operator network.
Who can apply to BitRoot?+
Technical, AI-native founding teams that are past the pure idea stage: something in market, early users or customers, and a real problem they keep working on. Egypt-based teams and MENA founders building for the region are the core focus. Applications are open to founders in FinTech, e-commerce and other AI-driven categories.
When is the application deadline?+
Gen 0 applications are now closed. All applications will be processed for the next cohort in Q2 2027.
How much funding does BitRoot invest?+
Up to $250K across first and follow-on funding for top performers, plus VC-readiness preparation and investor pitch support for local, regional and global venture capital.
What happens after I apply?+
Selected teams join a six-day, in-person BuildCamp in Cairo in early November 2026. Full attendance is a condition of acceptance. BuildCamp is followed by an Investment Committee decision, then a three-month accelerator focused on commercialization and scaling, beginning end of November 2026.
Does it cost anything to apply?+
No. Applying is free and takes place through the BitRoot application form.
Do I need to be in Cairo?+
BuildCamp and the core accelerator sessions run in person in Cairo, so founders need to be able to attend in Cairo for those dates.
Who mentors BitRoot founders?+
Operators, not lecturers — 60+ founders and operators who have built, scaled and exited companies in Egypt and the region.
How can I become a mentor or partner?+
Mentors dedicate two to three hours per week for three months, twice a year. Partners and collaborators support portfolio companies with workspace, infrastructure, GTM support and growth resources. Reach out at build@bitroot.ventures.