Next Technology Leaders (NTL)

About the Initiative H.E. Mr. President Abdel Fattah ElSisi launched the technology learning initiative “Next Technology Leaders (NTL)” to build the capacity of young calibers on the latest information, communications, and electronics technologies. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) leads to executing the NTL Initiative through the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency. Capacity building is to be orchestrated through the establishment of integral, practical, high-quality learning ecosystem, centered on the learner and supported by a distinctive content prepared through the collaborative effort of top universities and leading companies and is made available on globally leading MOOC platforms. The ecosystem is inclusive of a nationwide network of study group mentors that coaches learners and stimulate the learning process. A network of project reviewers also assesses and improve learning outcomes. Objectives Building capacity and certifying young calibers on the recent advances in communication and information technologies. Increasing the competitiveness of local ICT companies by facilitating their training and capacity building plans. Supporting creation of job and business opportunities for the youth through wage employment, freelancing, or startup establishment. Forming nationwide mentoring and review networks in leading technologies to act as a platform for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.