Capgemini has announced a significant expansion of its global AI capabilities with the launch of a new AI Center of Excellence in Egypt. Designed to advance generative and agentic AI initiatives for clients worldwide, this new hub strengthens Capgemini’s strategic position in the Middle East and reinforces Egypt’s role as a growing center for technological innovation. Through this ambitious initiative, Capgemini aims to leverage local talent, academic partnerships, and technology alliances to support organizations across various industries in adopting AI at scale—with a focus on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation acceleration.
A Strategic Location for a Global AI Mission
Egypt is emerging as a digital transformation powerhouse, offering time zone compatibility, multilingual professionals, and convenient international access. Capgemini’s new AI CoE is a major investment in this ecosystem, positioning Egypt as a critical node in its global delivery network.
Key Benefits of the Egypt Hub:
- Seamless service delivery to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
- A growing pool of AI and digital transformation professionals.
- Alignment with Egypt’s national digitalization and upskilling agenda.
Capgemini plans to double its workforce in Egypt to 1,200 professionals by the end of 2025, driving innovation in both local and global markets.
Empowering Innovation: What the AI Center Will Deliver
The CoE will serve as a nucleus for cutting-edge AI development, solution deployment, and experimentation. It will bring together an expert team of architects, data scientists, engineers, and project managers to deliver end-to-end transformation projects.
Key Functions of the AI CoE:
- R&D investments in generative and agentic AI models.
- Industry-specific innovation, including for highly regulated sectors like energy, life sciences, and aerospace.
- Cross-functional teams to design and implement tailored AI agents and applications.
- Global delivery excellence for clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Capgemini will also collaborate with academic institutions and tech partners in Egypt, fostering a sustainable talent pipeline and accelerating applied AI research.
AI for Industry: Building Custom Intelligent Agents
Capgemini’s AI Center is purpose-built to address industry-specific challenges with bespoke intelligent agents. These agents will be integrated into client operations to optimize processes, enhance product innovation, and boost operational efficiency.
Applications Across Industries:
- Energy: Predictive maintenance, carbon tracking, smart infrastructure.
- Life Sciences: Drug discovery, clinical trial simulations, AI-powered compliance.
- Aerospace: Design automation, safety monitoring, autonomous systems.
- Supply Chain: Forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics automation.
By applying machine learning and advanced algorithms, the CoE will help elevate AI from a support function to a strategic value driver in every business domain.
Talent and Technology: Egypt as a Launchpad for AI Careers
The CoE initiative will generate significant employment and upskilling opportunities in Egypt, with Capgemini doubling down on talent development and global exposure for its workforce.
Talent Development Plans:
- Collaboration with local universities to nurture AI expertise.
- Hands-on project experience for emerging professionals.
- Career pathways in digital engineering, data science, and AI ethics.
Hossam Seifeldin, CEO of Capgemini Egypt, emphasized the importance of investing in the country’s future:
“Doubling our workforce and establishing this new AI Center of Excellence will not only drive cutting-edge innovation but also create valuable opportunities for local talent to thrive in a global arena.”
A Global Commitment to AI Innovation
Capgemini’s establishment of an AI Center of Excellence in Egypt marks a strategic milestone in its global AI journey. By investing in talent, technology, and regional collaboration, the company is poised to help clients scale intelligent systems, foster innovation, and transform industries.
As the digital landscape evolves, Capgemini’s commitment to AI-led transformation, responsible innovation, and strategic partnership building ensures that organizations can remain competitive and future-ready.
