Progressio & Falak Startups Launch Egypt’s First IP Venture Fund

Progressio and Falak Startups have launched Egypt’s first Intellectual Property (IP) Venture Fund, a $10 million investment vehicle designed to commercialise research-based innovations and patented technologies across Egypt’s academic and scientific institutions. The fund introduces a royalty-based model that focuses on supporting inventors, universities, and SMEs in developing scalable, IP-backed products.
Unlike traditional venture capital models that prioritise startups with existing traction or established teams, the fund focuses on IP-first ventures. By bridging the gap between research and market-ready solutions, it aims to convert underutilised patents and scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable products and services.
The fund will provide early R&D financing, professional support, and access to advanced distribution networks, with managed royalty-based returns designed to minimise risk and enable faster revenue generation. Alongside supporting researchers and inventors, the fund also engages SMEs and entrepreneurs interested in co-founding deep-tech spinouts or scaling IP-driven ventures. With Progressio’s expertise in R&D commercialisation and Falak’s investment infrastructure, the initiative seeks to establish a new asset class in Egypt’s venture ecosystem while unlocking the untapped potential of innovation across the country.