Sohag University is stepping up its efforts to build a local technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Upper Egypt. The university’s president, Dr. Hassan Al-Nu’mani, recently inspected the on-campus Digital Egypt Innovation Center (Creativa Hub) to review a new entrepreneurship training program and a digital fabrication lab designed to help students turn ideas into products.
Quick Facts
- 50 students participated in a 5-day training program.
- The initiative focuses on developing local tech solutions.
- President reviewed 6 student-built technology prototypes.
Fostering a New Generation of Job Creators
Dr. Hassan Al-Nu’mani emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting students with creative ideas and entrepreneurial ambitions. The visit, which took place at the invitation of program operators EdVentures and Right Solutions, is part of the university’s broader strategy to prepare a generation of graduates capable of competing in the modern job market and creating their own opportunities outside of traditional career paths.
Also in attendance were Eng. Nehal Maghribi, Director of the Career Qualification Unit at the university; Eng. Hasnaa Fathy, Projects Sector Manager at EdVentures; and Eng. Mahmoud Kassem, a representative of ITIDA-TIEC at Creativa Sohag.
“It is important to provide a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship,” Al-Nu’mani stated, highlighting the goal of helping students “transform their ideas into real projects that serve the community and achieve sustainable development.”
50 Students Trained to Tackle Local Challenges
The intensive five-day entrepreneurship program trained 50 students from various faculties across the university. According to Eng. Nehal Maghribi, the training was designed to sharpen their skills in creating technology-driven solutions specifically tailored to address the needs of the Sohag governorate.
Maghribi also noted that the program is open to all students, stressing that success in entrepreneurship is not solely dependent on academic excellence but on creativity and the ability to execute on an idea.
From Idea to Prototype at the Digital FabLab
During the tour, Al-Nu’mani visited the digital fabrication lab, a facility equipped to help students build prototypes for inventions, innovations, and graduation projects.
He examined six early-stage technology models developed by university students, listening to their presentations on how the prototypes work and what they aim to achieve. The university president praised the quality of the ideas, noting they reflect the promising potential of Sohag’s young innovators.
About Sohag University
Sohag University is a major public university located in Sohag, Upper Egypt. Established as an independent university in 2006, it serves as a key academic and research institution in the region, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various scientific and literary disciplines. The university is actively involved in community development and fostering innovation among its student body.
Source: Ahram Gate
