The Deloitte Innovation Hub has invested more than $30 million to date and plans to invest an additional $80 million over the next three years as it expands its digital capabilities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The hub, established by Deloitte to harness Egypt’s technology talent, has grown from 23 professionals at launch to more than 900 today. It now supports hundreds of clients across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other international markets, positioning Egypt as a growing exporter of high-value technology services.
Ahmed Salem, Chief Operating Officer at Deloitte Innovation Hub, said organisations are increasingly moving beyond technology experimentation and seeking to connect investments in AI, engineering and cybersecurity with measurable business outcomes, including improved decision-making, productivity and financial performance.
The hub operates as part of Deloitte’s wider Europe, Middle East and Africa network, which spans 16 member firms across more than 80 countries, with 6,000 partners and 132,000 professionals and declared revenue of €20 billion. This integration gives the Egyptian hub access to broader regional expertise and capabilities for complex digital transformation programmes.
Its technology portfolio covers engineering, artificial intelligence, data and cybersecurity. In AI and data, the hub is developing end-to-end data platforms and deploying bespoke Generative AI and Large Language Model solutions within enterprise operations. In banking and financial services, its GenAI solutions have enabled secure and automated credit risk assessments, reducing processing times from days to minutes.
The hub also develops scalable digital platforms through cloud architecture, DevOps, automated testing and enterprise workflow technologies such as ServiceNow. Its collaboration with the Information Technology Institute and other specialised training centres supports the development of skills aligned with enterprise technology requirements.
Across the Middle East, the hub has supported organisations in redesigning fragmented workflows, replacing manual processes with integrated digital experiences intended to improve service delivery and collaboration across telecommunications and government organisations.
Cybersecurity remains another core capability, with security, digital privacy and cyber resilience embedded into software and cloud solutions from the outset. The approach is designed to help organisations adopt emerging technologies while strengthening protection for critical systems and data.
The hub’s work has also received international recognition, including Best New Mobile App at Elevate 2026 for the Virgin Atlantic application, Female-Friendly Workplace recognition at the TechUp Women Awards 2025, and a Highly Commended distinction at the Deloitte Impact Awards 2026 for a client project.
Beyond technology delivery, Deloitte Innovation Hub is investing in Egypt’s technology talent pipeline through mentorship, practical training and industry collaborations. The NextStep x UNICEF Mentorship Programme recently completed its first cohort and launched a new cohort in July 2026, connecting young professionals with experienced mentors.
According to Ahmed Salem, digital transformation is ultimately about combining technology with people and organisational capabilities. The hub aims to demonstrate that Egyptian talent can deliver advanced digital transformation programmes globally while creating lasting business value for organisations across EMEA and beyond.
