Women in Egypt for Industrial Consulting -
Action Network
(WEICAN)
2025 - 2027
What is the project about?
This programme equips female professionals in Egypt with Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and economics backgrounds to become qualified consultants supporting the decarbonisation of local industries.
Organised by Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, the programme provides
- hands-on training,
- international exposure, and
- mentoring
to prepare female participants for applicable consulting work for green transition solutions.
Objective
This project aims to contribute to the decarbonization of Egyptian industries by qualifying women to become consultants for a green economic transition in Egypt. By equipping women with the necessary technical expertise, business acumen, and market insights they will be enabled to actively contribute to a greener transition of the industrial sector in Egypt.
Eligibility criteria
- Relevant educational background
- Strong interest in the green transformation field
- Full commitment to the programme
APPLICATION
Applications for this programme are now open.
The application phase will run until December 1, 2025.
CONTACT
Tarini Lamba
Project Director
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 19
Fax: +49 (0)30 56 8445 63
Email: lamba(at)renac.de
TIMELINE
December 2025 to March 2027
2025
- Introduction to the programme
- Introduction to online courses
2026
- Technical and business training
- Enabling energy investment plans
- Mentorship programme
2027
- Women in green transition forum
- Study tour to Germany
Programme phases
1. Selection of Candidates
Transparent selection of candidates through online applications and interviews.
2. Online Introductory Training
Self-paced courses (30–75 hours) covering green fundamentals to establish a shared knowledge base.
3. Technical & Business Training
Blended virtual and in-person training.
- Financing of energy efficiency projects
- Energy efficiency
- Carbon pricing mechanisms
4. Investment Plan Training Module – exclusive for advanced level participants
Specialized training in designing financially viable proposals for private-sector clients.
5. Mentorship & Hands-On Practice
Mixed teams of consultants, mentored by experts, partner with Egyptian companies to:
- Assess current practices
- Propose tailored decarbonization plans
- Present proposals for stakeholder feedback
6. Networking Forum
One-day event in Cairo to showcase proposals, network with industry and academia, and celebrate top contributors.
7. Study Tour to Germany
10 participants and 4 representatives from the academic sector join a one-week tour for site visits and international networking.
This programme, on behalf of the German government guided by GIZ Egypt through the Private Sector Innovation Project (PSI II) and carried out by RENAC
