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Everything You Need to Know About the Offering of Industrial Lands through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform

Everything You Need to Know About the Offering of Industrial Lands through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform

For many years, bureaucratic procedures and paperwork complexities have hindered investors in the industrial sector. However, with the launch of regular offerings of industrial lands, these challenges have transformed into genuine investment opportunities, as the offering of industrial lands through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform is a strategic step within the state’s policy to provide land on a regular (quarterly) basis. This policy contributes to deepening local industry, enhancing integration across supply chains, bridging market and export gaps, and increasing the added value of national products.

For its part, Industrial Development Authority (IDA) places the establishment of transparency and fairness rules at the top of its priorities to ensure that opportunities reach those who deserve them, thereby guaranteeing renewed investment opportunities for industrial investors across various governorates.

فIn this article, we provide a comprehensive guide reviewing the full dimensions of industrial land offerings via the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, starting from the government's strategic vision behind these offerings, passing through the targeted sectors and financial and documentary incentives, and arriving at the practical steps for registration on the platform.

The Government's Strategic Vision Behind Industrial Land Offerings

Offering industrial lands via the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform مis not merely a procedure to acquire a plot of land; rather, it represents a strategic tool to transform industrial projects into a tangible reality within a flexible and transparent work environment. This reflects the state’s commitment to fostering an attractive business climate for serious investors and stimulating local manufacturing to achieve sustainable industrial development.

The importance of these offerings lies in providing investors with the opportunity to start with clear and simplified steps that save time and effort, confirming that empowering the industrial investor is a fundamental pillar of the state's developmental vision.

Targeted Sectors in Industrial Land Offerings

The industrial land offerings via the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform focus on six key sectors of strategic importance to the state:

  • Food Sector
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Sector
  • Chemical Sector
  • Engineering Sector – – Metal – Wood– Electronic).
  • Building Materials and Mining Sector
  • Textile and Garment Sector

To facilitate procedures and clarify classifications, IDA providesthe Codes and Products GuideThis guide assists investors in precisely understanding the classification of targeted activities and products, contributing to the acceleration of regulatory procedures and enhancing investment efficiency and productivity across the industrial sector.

How IDA Facilitates Your Investment Journey and Saves Your Time?

IDA offers a package offinancial and documentary facilities within the industrial land offering mechanism. These facilities serve as a safety net that reduces risks and minimizes the time and effort required from investors.

Facility Type

Description

Key Benefits for Your Project

Financial Incentives

A 50% reduction in application processing fees; a total waiver of bid submission fees; and a reduction of the earnest money deposit to 10% of the total land value.

Boosts your cash flow and lowers startup costs, giving your business more financial breathing room.

اAdministrative Streamlining

Submission of a simplified "Project Outline" instead of a full technical and economic feasibility study; no credit history documents required.

Saves you time and effort, allowing you to get to work faster and focus on your project’s goals.

Flexible Payment Structures

Flexible options for buying land, with down payments of 10% or 25% and the rest paid over 3 to 4 years at competitive interest rates.

Provides easy payment plans that fit your specific investment and budget needs.

Our Commitment to Transparency and Fairness in Land Allocation

Transparency and equity are the bedrock of trust within any investment ecosystem. Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has implemented decisive measures to ensure the allocation process upholds the highest standards of integrity and objectivity through the following:

  • Unified Digital Platform: All applications are processed exclusively through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, the sole official gateway for state-offered industrial land. This digital transformation guarantees a level playing field for all investors, reinforcing systemic confidence.
  • Fully Automated Procedures: From acquiring Request for Proposal (RFP) booklets and securing reservations to submitting investor data and supporting documentation, every step is conducted electronically. This eliminates bias and ensures absolute transparency and equal opportunity..
  • Rapid Decision Making: Allocation results are announced within two weeks of the offering's closing date following a technical and economic evaluation. Successful applicants are notified based on clearly defined selection criteria; this predictable timeline enables investors to plan effectively and accelerate project commencement.
  • • Priority for Committed Investors: Relative priority is granted to investors who submitted qualified technical and financial proposals in previous offerings but were not selected, provided they maintained their earnest money deposit. This policy underscores the IDA’s commitment to rewarding serious investment intent and ensuring a fair distribution of opportunities.

منصة مصر الصناعية الرقمية

Registration Procedures: Egypt Digital Industrial Platform

  1. Access the platform: Navigate to www.madein.eg using a standard web browser and select Login.
  2. Account Creation: Click Create Account to initiate the registration sequence.
  3. Data Entry: Input the required personal information and click Create Account.
  4. Email Verification: A confirmation link will be dispatched to your registered email address.
  5. Activation: Click the link within the email to activate your account and return to the platform.
  6. Profile Setup: Navigate to the Account Information section.
  7. Identity Verification: Enter personal details and upload the necessary identification files. Specify your legal capacity as Principal, Agent, or Authorized Representative, then click Save.
  8. Mobile Authentication: A 6-digit verification code will be sent to your mobile device. Enter this code and select Save.
  9. Corporate Registration: Provide company details, upload supporting legal documents, and click Save.
  10. Industrial Facility Data: Enter specific factory information, upload required technical files, and select Save.
  11. Platform Subscription: Access the Subscriptions tab and select Subscribe Now.
  12. Investor Identification: Select Request Investor Number to unlock full access to the platform's digital services.
  13. Final Documentation: Upload any remaining required files and click Save.
  14. إ14. Submission: Transmit the completed application for formal review by IDA.

Protocol for Completing the Land Allocation Application:

  • Authentication: Securely log in to the platform.
  • Pre-requisite Review: Thoroughly examine the RFP Booklet before initiating the application.
  • Geospatial Search: Utilize the interactive map to identify investment opportunities by sector or region; add selected plots to your Interests List.
  • Primary Applicant Data: Confirm core details including National ID, legal entity status, and corporate name.
  • Strategic Prioritization: Rank your selected plots in order of preference (Primary and Backup options).
  • Communication Channels: Provide verified contact information.
  • Financial Details: Input banking credentials, including beneficiary name, branch details, and account number.
  • Project Specifications: Define the allocation model (Ownership or Usufruct), initial capital expenditure, product range, and projected labor force.
  • Manufacturing Description: Detail the production cycle, including annual raw material requirements and production line specifications.
  • Verification & RFP Issuance: Review all entered data for accuracy; generate and print the RFP Booklet, which contains the specific regulatory requirements and your registered data.
  • Documentary Upload: Attach all mandated technical and legal documents.
  • Financial Settlement: Complete the electronic payment for the earnest money deposit.

For a comprehensive roadmap from incorporation to full-scale operations, investors are encouraged to consult the Investor Journey guide.

Mitigating Common Application Risks

To ensure a successful allocation and prevent project delays, investors should avoid the following frequent pitfalls:

  • Documentation Errors: Submitting incomplete or technically inaccurate files.
  • Regulatory Oversight: Neglecting a detailed review of the RFP Booklet requirements.
  • Poor Prioritization: Failing to strategically rank land plots based on project feasibility.
  • Payment Delays: Postponing the settlement of reservation deposits or administrative processing fees
  • Data Inaccuracy: Entering information hastily without a final verification audit.
  • Mismatching: Selecting a plot size or location that does not align with the project's industrial requirements.
  • • Payment Failures: Should you encounter electronic or banking issues, contact the dedicated support line at 19780 for immediate technical assistance.

Industrial Land Offering – September 2025: Strategic Overview

لThe September 2025 offering is a curated initiative designed to catalyze industrial growth by providing high-value assets to serious investors:

  • Unprecedented Geographic Reach: The offering spans 23 Governorates across 35 Industrial Zones, granting investors the flexibility to optimize their supply chain and logistics.
  • Scalable Opportunities: A total of 1,386 industrial plots, exceeding 6.8 million square meters of fully serviced land, are available. This demonstrates the State’s commitment to maintaining a sustainable inventory of industrial assets.

    To find out more about the available plots and the land sizes in each governorate Click hereTo view the statement of offered plots on the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform

  • Bespoke Financial Models: Investors may choose between Land Ownership or Usufruct (Right-to-Use) systems. Pricing is competitively structured, starting at EGP 400 per sqm in Upper Egypt and reaching EGP 3,000 per sqm in Greater Cairo. This tiered pricing allows for optimal capital allocation based on your specific financial horizon..

Every time we offer new industrial lands, the General Authority for Industrial Development gives serious investors a unique opportunity to own plots in strategic locations designed to support their future growth. This is more than just land—it’s the start of a complete investment journey, guiding you step by step to establish your industrial project in an environment that provides full support and all the necessary facilities.

Visit the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform today to secure your position in Egypt's industrial future.

For any inquiries, you can contact the General Authority for Industrial Development at 19780 to fully benefit from these exceptional opportunities.

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