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How an Egyptian Startup Became the First African Lab to Acquire US-FDA Accreditation with Omar Shoukry Sakr

Unlocking Africa
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Episode 115 with Omar Shoukry Sakr, who is the CEO and Founder of Nawah-Scientific. A company on a mission to revolutionise the way people do scientific research in Egypt and beyond. Nawah-Scientific is the go-to place to outsource scientific services online. Nawah is a core hub of high-tech research equipment that provides a multitude of services to the region through an online platform, a world-class calibre of scientists, and a strong logistic network. They serve industries in need of product development and analysis (pharmaceuticals, petroleum, chemicals, agriculture, etc.), as well as academics at universities in disciplines of life sciences (biology, chemistry, pharma, etc.). What We Discuss With Omar How has being a science company based in Africa affected your ability to grow and attract new customers?How has Nawah Scientific contributed to the advancement of scientific research in Egypt and beyond?Can you discuss the key milestones or achievements that Nawah Scientific has reached since its establishment.What role does collaboration play in Nawah Scientific's strategy for serving its clients and advancing scientific knowledge?How might Nawah Scientific's business model impact the long-term sustainability and growth of scientific research in Africa?Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How to Build Investment-Worthy Startups: Insights From the Godfather of Angel Investing in Africa? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamu Connect with Oamr on LinkedIn at Omar Shoukry Sakr, and Twitter (X) @NawahScientific Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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