Valeo Celebrates 20 Years in Egypt and Launches AI Development Center in Cairo

As the automotive industry undergoes a transformation driven by artificial intelligence, Valeo is reinforcing its position at the forefront of smart mobility by launching a new AI development Center in Cairo. This hub joins a global network of more than 200 AI experts and a dedicated AI research center.

Starting with over 50 engineers and with plans to expand to over 100 specialists in the near future, the Cairo center is focused  on two main objectives: 

• Accelerate global AI integration across all Valeo organization functions to generate a boost in productivity. 
• Develop  high-level tools essential for next-generation smart mobility software.

H.E. Eng. Raafat Hendy emphasized the strategic weight of this milestone, noting that it reinforces Valeo’s long-term commitment to Egypt. Hendy hailed the establishment of Valeo’s global AI Development Center in Egypt as a landmark in their 20-year journey.

“The AI Development Center crowns Valeo’s presence, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a global R&D hub and showcasing the country’s engineering excellence and competitiveness in high-value innovation,” H.E. Eng. Raafat Hendy, Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology stated. “The launch reflects Egypt’s success in fostering a premier environment for ICT investment, driving knowledge transfer and high-quality job creation.”

This milestone represents a strategic turning point in Valeo’s engineering evolution. By scaling its AI operations in Cairo, Valeo is empowering local expertise to fast-track the integration of AI into its embedded software as well as its software production, which will in turn significantly increase competence and help deliver competitive products to our customers. 

“Over the past two decades, Valeo Egypt has emerged as a powerhouse for high-value engineering and innovation. The launch of our AI Development Center is a pivotal step that aligns perfectly with our global strategy: integrating AI into all engineering activities, specifically software development in Egypt,” expressed Christophe Périllat, Valeo Chief Executive Officer.

Since its establishment in 2005, Valeo Egypt has evolved into the largest software R&D center in North Africa and within the Valeo Group. With a talent pool of 3,000 engineers, the site now contributes to roughly 50% of the Group’s global software production. Valeo has deployed coding assist tools to all its Software engineers worldwide, and as of Q1 2026, 35% of all validated software code is produced using AI. 

About Valeo

Valeo is a leading global technology company creating innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide. Valeo is structured around its POWER, BRAIN and LIGHT Divisions, and Valeo Service, the augmented service partner, for the aftermarket and new forms of mobility. 

Valeo is committed to making mobility safer, more sustainable and affordable to all. The Group is playing a vital  role in shaping the Car of Tomorrow: which will be  electrified, safer and software-defined. Valeo is leveraging its global industrial footprint and its technological leadership in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, lighting and software to capture an increasing share of value per vehicle.

Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

Valeo in brief: €20.9 billion in sales in 2025 | 100,000 employees worldwide | 29 countries | 149 production plants | 59 R&D centers | 19 distribution platforms (as of February 26, 2026).

Learn more at www.valeo.com 

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