The student team from Mansoura University representing Enactus has successfully qualified for the semi-final round of the Enactus Egypt National Competition. The achievement places the team among the top 15 university teams in the country, highlighting the growing focus on student-led entrepreneurship and social innovation within Egypt’s academic institutions.
Quick Facts
- Team: Enactus Mansoura University
- Achievement: Qualified for national competition semi-finals
- Ranking: Placed among the top 15 university teams in Egypt
Fostering Innovation from Campus to Community
The qualification reflects a strategic push by the university to create an environment that supports student innovation. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, stated that the team’s success embodies the university’s commitment to nurturing distinguished students and providing a stimulating environment for creativity.
He emphasized that the university is actively working to help transform innovative student ideas into tangible projects that serve the community and contribute to solving developmental challenges.
Building the Next Generation of Founders
Dr. Mohamed Attia El-Bayoumy, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, congratulated the team on their achievement. He stressed the role of such extracurricular activities in shaping students’ personalities and developing critical skills.
According to El-Bayoumy, these competitions are instrumental in cultivating leadership, teamwork, and innovation, while providing students with practical experience that prepares them to compete in various professional arenas.
Months of Preparation Lead to Success
The team’s advancement comes after months of dedicated preparation and project development. Dr. Abeer Tawakkol, the supervisor for scientific activity and technological innovations, noted that the students succeeded by creating projects that directly respond to community needs with practical and innovative ideas.
She affirmed the university’s ongoing commitment to supporting its student teams for participation in both local and international competitions.
About Enactus
Enactus is a global non-profit organization that connects student, academic, and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects. Student teams create and implement community empowerment projects around the world, aiming to use business principles to solve social and environmental issues. The annual national competition serves as a platform for teams to showcase their impact.
Source: Ahram Gate
