In the framework of cooperation between Suez University, the Academy of Scientific Research, and the Fund for Caring for Innovators and Geniuses, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hneigal, President of Suez University, welcomed this morning a delegation from Ideaspace for Entrepreneurship Services. The delegation included Prof. Dr. Essam Ahmed Ali, Dean of the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering and Director of the Technological Incubator at the university; Mr. Tarek Salah, Executive Director of Ideaspace and the International Company for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Mr. Moaz Belah El Sherif, Business Development and Marketing Director at Ideaspace; Ms. Fatma Salah, Director of the "Ideaspace" branch at Suez University; and Ms. Nuran Mohamed, Director of Entrepreneurship Projects at Ideaspace.
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hneigal welcomed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of the entrepreneurship and innovation mindset in driving the national economy forward. He pointed out the necessity of involving youth in the field of entrepreneurship and highlighted the university's role in providing a supportive environment to turn innovative ideas into successful projects on the ground.
The university president emphasized that these efforts align with the significant attention given by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to fostering innovation, supporting creative individuals, and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset. The president of Suez University also highlighted the importance of this approach in enhancing the national economy and driving sustainable development. He expressed his pride in the continuous support provided by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to achieve these objectives.
He noted that Suez University operates within the framework of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, launched by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This strategy is based on key pillars that aim to provide the necessary support to students and youth, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to transform their innovative ideas into successful and tangible projects.
He pointed out that Suez University works within the framework of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research launched by His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour. The strategy's pillars focus on providing the necessary support for students and youth, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to turn their innovative ideas into successful and tangible projects.
During the meeting, the plan for activating the "Tamouh" technological incubator program at the university in the city of Suez was presented. The program aims to address the challenges facing the economic zone of the Suez Canal and the Red Sea by supporting entrepreneurs and startup owners graduating from the incubator.
The incubator program includes providing the necessary technical and financial support to help these projects grow and launch, contributing to the economic and social development of the region.
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hneigal expressed his full support for the program, emphasizing the need to strengthen cooperation between the university, the Academy of Scientific Research, and private sector partners to achieve the program's goals. He also stressed the importance of providing the necessary training for students and graduates to enable them to enter the field of entrepreneurship with confidence.
During the meeting, the executive steps to activate the program were discussed, including determining the mechanisms for selecting innovative projects, providing the necessary funding, and creating a support network comprising experts in the fields of technology, management, and marketing.
Additionally, there was an agreement to organize a series of workshops and awareness seminars to introduce students and faculty members to the program's objectives and participation mechanisms.
At the end of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hneigal emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the university's youth and its role in achieving Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development.
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