Egyptian artificial intelligence company, Meska AI, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship ecosystem event, “Meska Spark Vol.2,” scheduled for January 16, 2026, at the Creativa Innovation Hub in Dokki.
The event is designed to support the local AI ecosystem by bringing together startup founders, technical specialists, industry leaders, and investors, with the aim of fostering the development of globally competitive AI startups emerging from Egypt and the wider region.
Meska Spark Vol.2 builds on the success of the first edition and reflects Meska AI’s broader ambition to position Egypt as a hub for deep-tech and applied AI innovation.
“The event will utilize a structured screening process for participants to ensure maximum value for attendees. Applications, particularly from startup founders, are undergoing a thorough review to maintain high content quality and deliver tangible benefits,” Omar Al-Monayer and Nabil Khalifa, founders of Meska AI, stated.
Building AI Startups With Global Ambition
The founders said this year’s edition will focus on deep industry understanding, practical use cases, and strategic growth planning, key elements that early-stage AI startups need in order to scale beyond the prototype stage and compete internationally.
The event will host a carefully curated group of participants, including startup founders selected to pitch to investors, domain experts seeking technical solutions to real-world problems, and highly specialised engineers working in areas such as computer vision, optical character recognition (OCR), and hardware-enabled AI.
By convening these groups in a single environment, Meska AI hopes to bridge the gap between talent, capital, and real market needs, a challenge that continues to limit the growth of many technology startups across emerging markets.
A core feature of Meska Spark Vol.2 will be its matchmaking sessions, which are designed to facilitate meaningful connections between founders, investors, mentors, and technical partners.
These sessions will explore opportunities for funding, partnerships, and incubation, while also enabling startups to access high-quality engineering talent and strategic guidance.
Institutional Support and Ecosystem Partnerships
Following the strong turnout of over 1,000 participants at the first edition, Meska AI expects attendance to double this year, reflecting growing interest in AI entrepreneurship across Egypt’s tech community.
Meska AI acknowledged the continued support of Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), describing the partnership as instrumental in strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and supporting early-stage technology ventures.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to creating pathways for Egyptian talent to build world-class technology locally, rather than exporting innovation abroad.
Further partnership announcements are expected in the coming days, as Meska AI continues to expand its network across the private sector, academia, and government-backed innovation programmes.
Positioning Egypt in the Global AI Landscape
As artificial intelligence becomes a central driver of economic growth worldwide, analysts say initiatives like Meska Spark reflect a growing recognition that ecosystems determine whether countries can capture long-term value from technological shifts.
By focusing on applied AI, founder support, and ecosystem connectivity, experts say Meska AI is positioning Meska Spark not just as an event, but as a platform for shaping the future of AI innovation in Egypt.
For founders, engineers, and investors alike, Meska Spark Vol.2 represents an opportunity to engage with one of the most dynamic segments of the region’s technology landscape, and to help define what the next generation of Egyptian AI startups will look like.
Talking Points
It is impressive that Meska AI is building a structured platform like Meska Spark to support Egypt’s growing AI ecosystem, addressing a major gap in how early-stage founders access talent, capital, and industry insight.
This initiative alone positions Meska Spark as a practical response to real challenges faced by deep-tech startups, particularly those that struggle to move from technical experimentation to commercially viable, scalable businesses.
At Techparley, we see how ecosystem-driven programmes like this can accelerate innovation beyond isolated hubs, helping local talent connect with global standards, investors, and market opportunities.
By bringing founders, engineers, industry experts, and investors into one environment, Meska Spark creates the conditions for collaboration, faster learning, and more resilient startup formation.
As Meska Spark evolves, we see an opportunity for it to become a cornerstone of Egypt’s AI innovation infrastructure. With the right partnerships and execution, it has the potential to significantly shape the next generation of globally competitive AI startups from the region.
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