Egypt based Stacks MENA launches Blockchain Bootcamp

Stacks MENA has announced it is launching MENA’s first blockchain bootcamp, as it looks to do its part in creating and fostering a new and inclusive blockchain ecosystem in the region. Undertaken in partnership with international development agency, GIZ Egypt, Egypt-based blockchain specialist, Pravica, and the prolific Changelabs, the bootcamp will be held online for three consecutive weeks starting March 16th, after which a special three-day hackathon will be held, with up to $30,000 in prizes awaiting three winners.

With applications opening on January 18th, only 15 startups will be recruited for the bootcamp, where they will benefit from a stream of workshops and coaching sessions at the hands of some of MENA's most influential and experienced figures, including founder of Stacks, Muneeb Ali; founding managing partner at Plus Venture Capital, Sharif El-Badawil; managing director at Republic, Anwaar Al Mahmeed; and co-founder and CSO at Tribal Credit, Mohamed El Kasstawi.

With networking events, dinners, movie nights and team building exercises also on the cards, it’s shaping up to be a unique virtual bootcamp, but beyond the social aspect of it all, there’s much work ahead if the bootcamp’s goals are to be achieved.