In a significant move to bolster youth entrepreneurship, the University Center for Career Development (UCCD) at the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University has announced a new event titled “From Employment to Entrepreneurship: Unleashing Your Innovative Potential.” The initiative is a collaboration with the prominent regional accelerator Shell Flat6Labs and the Shell Intilaaqah program, aligning with the global celebrations of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The event is designed to support and guide students and recent graduates aspiring to launch their own ventures and integrate into the dynamic startup ecosystem.
Hands-On Training For Aspiring Founders
The program features a series of interactive training activities aimed at equipping participants with fundamental entrepreneurial skills. The workshops will cover critical early-stage processes, including Ideation, which focuses on generating unique and powerful business concepts.
Participants will also delve into Idea Validation to assess market demand and viability, ensuring their concepts have a strong potential for success. A practical training session on the Business Model Canvas (BMC) will provide attendees with a framework to build a clear and comprehensive blueprint for a complete entrepreneurial project.
Bridging Academia And The Startup Ecosystem
Beyond foundational training, the event will serve as a crucial link between aspiring entrepreneurs and the broader innovation landscape. The sessions will highlight the support opportunities available within the ecosystem, with a special focus on the role of incubators and accelerators in helping early-stage founders and startups grow and scale their businesses confidently.
Upon completion, all attendees will receive a certified certificate of participation, validating their engagement and newly acquired knowledge in the principles of entrepreneurship.
About Shell Intilaaqah
Shell Intilaaqah is Shell’s global flagship enterprise development program, which encourages and supports young entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. Operating in several countries across the Middle East and North Africa, the initiative provides training, mentorship, and resources to help transform innovative ideas into viable and sustainable enterprises, contributing to local economic development and job creation.
Source: Dar El Hilal
