BANAN is a program designed to empower female entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on graduates of vocational schools, helping them take the next step after their journey with She Leads.
Through tailored training, equipped workshops, mentorship, and access to sales platforms, BANAN helps women develop their businesses, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, and move from having a promising idea or product to building a sustainable business.
The name بَنَان, meaning fingertips, reflects the program's vision: transforming the talents and skills of young women into tangible products through creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship.
BANAN is designed for female entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on vocational school graduates who have started developing their own products or businesses and are ready to take them further.
The program provides the support, knowledge, workspace, and opportunities needed to strengthen their businesses, reach more customers, and build a sustainable path toward entrepreneurship.
Who Can Apply?
BANAN combines business development with practical production and market access, giving female entrepreneurs the tools they need at different stages of their journey.
What You Get
Business Development
Build essential skills in business modeling, ideation, marketing, selling, and customer-focused thinking.
Equipped Workshops
Access dedicated spaces and resources designed to help entrepreneurs create, develop, and refine their products.
Reach wider audiences through BANAN's e-commerce platform and permanent showroom in Zamalek.
Technology Exposure
Explore emerging technologies through workshops, expert talks, and opportunities to discover new career paths.
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KHALED SHALABY
The Khaled Shalaby workshop introduces young women to technology and its growing opportunities. Through expert-developed curricula, participants explore modern technology trends and work on real-world projects.
The workshop currently offers two tracks: Robotics Design and Mobile App Development, allowing participants to turn their knowledge into tangible products.
02
AYADINA
Ayadina, meaning "Our Hands", focuses on art and handicrafts. Participants explore their artistic abilities through products ranging from accessories to paintings and other handmade creations.
Beyond developing creative skills, the workshop gives young women a space to discover their talents, express themselves, and build confidence in what they can create.
03
EBRA W KHEIT
Ebra w Kheit, meaning "Needle and Thread," focuses on the enduring craft of tailoring and fashion.
With guidance from experienced instructors, participants learn the fundamentals of transforming fabrics into wearable products while developing the skills and confidence needed to pursue their ambitions in the fashion industry.
BANAN provides women with an equipped space in Zamalek where they can learn, experiment, and turn their skills into products. With dedicated workshops including Khaled Shalaby, Ayadina, and Ebra w Kheit, participants have access to the tools and resources needed to develop their ideas and bring them to life.
The journey goes beyond creating products. Through BANAN’s e-commerce platform and permanent showroom, entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their work, gain practical market experience, and better understand their customers.
BANAN also opens the door to the world of technology through workshops, talks, and opportunities to meet technology pioneers. These experiences introduce young women to emerging trends, new career paths, and possibilities beyond traditional entrepreneurship.
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