Digitelles Misr: Empowering 100 Women to Freelance Their Way into Egypt’s Digital Future
In a bold new step toward reshaping the digital workforce in Egypt, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business has teamed up with global technology leader Capgemini to launch Digitelles Misr—a pioneering program designed to equip 100 women with the skills they need to thrive in the world of digital freelancing.
The initiative targets women from Greater Cairo and neighboring governorates, offering them intensive training in artificial intelligence and digital marketing—two of the most in-demand skill sets in the global freelance economy. However, Digitelles Misr goes far beyond a skills bootcamp. It’s about building a thriving, connected community of women empowered to chart their career paths, balance personal and professional demands and contribute meaningfully to Egypt’s growing digital economy.
Breaking Barriers and Creating Opportunities
“Empowering women through digital freelancing is a step toward building a more inclusive and innovative workforce,” said Dean Sherif Kamel of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business. “This partnership with Capgemini enables us to provide women with the skills and tools they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, breaking down barriers and fostering opportunities for leadership and growth.”
For many participants, the ability to work remotely is transformative. Freelancing removes logistical hurdles like transportation and offers flexible hours that accommodate family responsibilities—an essential factor for women living far from Egypt’s tech hubs.
“Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion and believes in creating a sustainable and inclusive future for all,” said Hossam Seifeldin, CEO of Capgemini Egypt. “By enabling women to work remotely, we empower them economically and give them greater control over their time, location and working hours, allowing them to overcome societal and cultural constraints.”
Tapping into a Growing Digital Economy
The program is not only timely—it’s strategic. With the ICT sector named the fastest-growing in Egypt’s economy (16.3% growth in FY 2021-2022), Digitelles Misr positions women to tap into this momentum, becoming contributors to both the freelance economy and Egypt’s broader digital transformation.
Backed by CEI’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment and Capgemini’s global leadership in digital innovation, Digitelles Misr is more than a training program. It’s a bridge connecting talent to opportunity and potential to prosperity.
The program is set to graduate its first cohort at the end of June 2025, marking a new beginning for women freelancers, ready to own their future in Egypt’s digital economy.