Muhammad Gawish Wins “Founder of the Year” Award for North Africa at the Global Startup Awards 2021

Muhammad Gawish, Founder and CEO of iSchool, has been named Founder of the Year for North Africa at the Global Startup Awards 2021, in recognition of his leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and contribution to advancing technology education across the region.

The award was presented during the Global Startup Awards Africa Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, following a highly competitive selection process that included more than 44,000 voters and participants from 45 countries worldwide.

The recognition highlights Muhammad Gawish's role in founding and leading iSchool, which has grown into one of the region's leading education technology platforms focused on teaching programming, artificial intelligence, and future skills to students aged 6 to 18 across the Middle East and North Africa.

The Founder of the Year award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, deliver outstanding business results, inspire their teams, and serve as role models for the next generation of startup founders. The award celebrates individuals whose vision and execution have created meaningful impact within their industries and communities.

Since its establishment, iSchool has been committed to empowering young learners with future-ready skills through innovative educational programs in artificial intelligence, software development, game development, robotics, and entrepreneurship. The company continues to expand its reach and impact across multiple countries, helping students become creators of technology rather than just consumers of it.

Commenting on the achievement, Muhammad Gawish expressed his gratitude to the iSchool team, students, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the company's growth and success.

The award also reflects the growing recognition of education technology as a key driver of innovation and economic development across Africa and the MENA region, reinforcing the importance of investing in digital skills and future-focused learning.

This milestone represents another significant achievement in iSchool's journey to transform technology education and build opportunities for millions of young learners across the region and beyond.