Applications · Gen 0
Apply to BitRoot, Egypt's AI-native accelerator
BitRoot is a pre-seed accelerator and fund 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 close October 15, 2026.
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, and it closes October 15, 2026 at 23:59 Cairo time.
- 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.
- 04
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 an early-stage accelerator and pre-seed fund based 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 close on October 15, 2026 at 23:59 Cairo time. There is no rolling intake for Gen 0 — one deadline only. Gen 1 opens in 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 — 40+ founders, operators and investors 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.