Mansoura University has approved the launch of a new award focused on entrepreneurship and startup creation, according to a report on a meeting of Egypt’s Supreme Council for Universities.
The Mansoura University Entrepreneurship Award aims to help turn student ideas and research outputs into practical projects, supporting innovation and venture creation within the university.
The development was discussed during the council’s regular meeting, attended by Mansoura University President Sherif Khater. The meeting also reviewed national plans to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship across Egypt’s higher education sector.
Among the initiatives highlighted was the “Innovation State” program, which has a budget of EGP 500 million to help transform students’ ideas into viable projects. The council also discussed plans to align academic programs more closely with labor market needs through a dedicated digital platform.
The meeting further covered Egypt’s progress in international innovation and university rankings, as well as ongoing efforts in digital transformation and university healthcare services.
Source: Al Nahar Egypt
