icecairo
Operates a green tech innovation hub providing open access to industrial-grade FDM 3D printing and digital fabrication tools for local prototyping.
- CEO / Founder
- Adam Molyneux-Berry
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- GIZ (German Development Agency); Drosos Foundation
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Service; Laser Cutting Service; CNC Milling Service; Electronics Prototyping
Technological Advantage
Shared access to industrial-grade equipment (Stratasys Dimension SST 1200ES) which is typically cost-prohibitive for individual local makers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces R&D barriers for Egyptian green tech startups by providing shared access to industrial equipment like Stratasys Dimension SST 1200ES, enabling rapid prototyping without high capital expenditure.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from commercial service bureaus through a non-profit, educational focus and a specific specialization in environmental sustainability projects.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, green tech startups, and educators in Egypt.
Industry Verticals
Green Tech; Education; Industrial Prototyping
Competitors
Fab Lab Egypt; San3a Tech; Giza Systems Education Foundation
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Community of 38,000+ followers; supported the launch of icealex and iceaswan; hosted 500+ workshops and events for local makers
Major Milestones
Established operational lab in Downtown Cairo; Integrated into the global Fab Lab network via fablabs.io
Notable Customers
Solar CITIES (Biogas systems prototyping); Hand Over (Sustainable housing prototypes); Karmsolar (Solar energy components)