Schneider Electric and Enactus Collaborate to Empower Egyptian Youth for a Sustainable Energy Future

In celebration of International Youth Day, Schneider Electric reaffirms its commitment

to supporting Egyptian youth innovators through enhanced collaboration with Enactus

fostering sustainable development and clean energy innovation.Empowering Young

Innovators for a Sustainable Energy Future

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation digital

transformation, marks International Youth Day by renewing its strategic partnership

with Enactus This alliance aims to equip young university entrepreneurs and social

innovators in Egypt with essential skills, resources, and opportunities to lead the energy

transition and contribute to a sustainable future

As part of the Youth Impact Through Learning initiative, Schneider Electric offers lifelong

learning programs focused on future-ready skills This initiative empowers youth to play

an active role in accelerating Egypt’s clean energy transformation and sustainability efforts

Impactful Programs: Enactus Core and Battery Innovation Challenge

For the second consecutive year, Schneider Electric has supported the Enactus Core

Program, engaging more than 63 university teams, with 30 teams competing in the

national competition Over 55 Schneider Electric volunteers provided expert mentorship

while 21 mentors guided teams through project development, and 25 judges evaluated

the best business solutions This program has successfully empowered 9,242 university

students, inspiring entrepreneurial thinking and innovative sustainable solutions to address

pressing local challenges Additionally, the newly launched Enactus Battery Innovation

Challenge tasked 14 university teams with developing clean technology applications using

eco-friendly battery innovations. With guidance from four Schneider Electric mentors

and comprehensive technical training, participants created prototypes aimed

at benefiting underserved communities Three winning teams demonstrated strong

potential for real-world impact, positively affecting over 3,000 beneficiaries

Global Reach of Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Program

These achievements are part of Schneider Electric’s global Youth Education & Entrepreneurship

program, established in 2009 and supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation The program

has reached youth in over 60 countries, training one million young people in energy

management ahead of schedule, according to the Schneider Sustainability Index (SSI 11)

In the Middle East and Africa, over 106,405 youth have been equipped with technical, digital

and entrepreneurial skills, alongside climate awareness and innovation leadership

contributing to a greener, more inclusive economy

Leadership Perspectives on Youth Empowerment and Sustainability

Sebastien Riez, CEO of Schneider Electric Northeast Africa and Levant, emphasized

the program’s impact Our partnership with Enactus is a catalyst for youth-led innovation,

bridging skills gaps and fostering practical solutions that drive Egypt’s low-carbon energy

transition By investing in young talent, we are shaping a more resilient and sustainable

future aligned with global sustainability goals

Asmaa ElShiemy, Sustainability Manager at Schneider Electric Northeast Africa and Levant,

highlighted the outcomes The creativity and resilience of Egyptian youth in these programs

have been remarkable Through expert mentorship and evaluation, we help turn innovative

ideas into tangible community benefits, building local capacity and preparing future leaders

for an inclusive energy transition

Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower everyone to optimize energy and resource use,

bridging progress and sustainability—embodied in its motto, Life Is On As a global digital

partner, Schneider Electric drives sustainable and efficient energy transformation across

homes, buildings, data centers, and industries through cutting-edge technologies including

IoT and AI With a workforce of over 150,000 employees and a vast partner network

spanning 100+ countries, champions diversity, inclusion, and innovation

to create a sustainable future for all