Egyptian ZeroTech enters Apple’s MFi programme with locally made chargers

Doaa A.Moneim , Sunday 26 Apr 2026

Egypt’s ZeroTech Electronics has entered Apple’s Made for iPhone/iPad (MFi) programme after securing certification for its locally manufactured chargers, including cables and adapters, in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), the company stated on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of ZeroTech

The company said its products passed Apple’s technical and safety requirements, allowing them to be marketed as compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.

Chairman Atef Abou Hashem said the certification signals progress in Egypt’s electronics manufacturing capabilities, noting that MFi is granted following a series of tests covering safety, performance, and device compatibility.

The move comes as Egypt pushes to localize electronics production and expand its presence in higher-value manufacturing segments, including smartphone accessories, a market characterized by intense global competition.

Abou Hashem added that the certification could support ZeroTech’s plans to expand into regional and international markets, while contributing to broader efforts to position Egypt as a hub for electronics manufacturing.

ZeroTech's MFi certification marks a milestone for Egypt's electronics localization drive amid the Middle East war's economic pressures.

The Egypt Makes Electronics (EME) initiative, launched in 2015 by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), targets import substitution in mobiles, accessories, and components via tax breaks, free zones, and supply chain incentives. AOI partnerships like ZeroTech exemplify shifts to higher-value segments (chargers market: $2B+ globally), building on International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/Conformité Européenne (CE)/Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications since 2002.

The first Middle East MFi certification for Egyptian products sees ZeroTech chargers now listed on Apple’s platform, targeting a $500 million regional accessories market. The move aligns with post-war MENAP recovery (1.4 percent growth in 2026), as policy pushes for supply chain resilience.