To position Misr University for Science and Technology as a national and regional leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, and as a beacon for graduating creative generations equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead the future of sustainable development, compete in local and international job markets, and develop innovative solutions that enhance quality of life.

To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the university through education, training, and technical support, and to provide an integrated ecosystem that nurtures ideas and transforms them into viable projects contributing to economic and social development, while building the capacity of youth to become a driving force of the knowledge-based economy in Egypt and the Arab world.

1. Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and college through training programs, awareness activities, and creativity-driven competitions.
2. Empower students and college to establish startups and sustainable innovative projects through technical and financial support, as well as academic mentoring.
3. Establish university business incubators that provide the necessary infrastructure, administrative, and technical support to transform ideas into market-ready products or services.
4. Build strategic partnerships with industry, the private sector, and funding institutions to facilitate knowledge and technology transfer between the university and society.
5. Develop 21st-century skills in students such as creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and digital transformation to enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
6. Support applied research that addresses the needs of society and industry, and link scientific research outputs to practical applications

1. University students across all faculties, particularly those with innovative ideas or applied research projects.
2. College members and researchers are seeking to develop their research and transform it into marketable products or services.
3. University graduates aim to establish their own ventures or engage in the national innovation ecosystem.
4. University partners from industry, companies, and development institutions are interested in adopting innovative solutions.

1. Training and Innovation Unit

This unit is responsible for designing and implementing training programs, workshops, and competitions in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. It equips students and researchers with creative thinking, solution design, and prototype development skills, contributing to capacity building within the university community and strengthening the knowledge-based economy.

2. Incubation and Applied Research Unit

This unit focuses on incubating and supporting innovative projects and commercially viable research ideas. It provides administrative, technical, and engineering guidance to student initiatives, promotes industry- and technology-driven applied research, and facilitates the transfer of knowledge and technologies to the local market.

3. Partnerships and Support Unit

This unit builds collaborative relationships with public and private sector organizations, as well as local and international bodies supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. It also raises community awareness of the university’s role in development and innovation and organizes events, exhibitions, and interactive forums.

1. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA).
2. Innovators Support Fund (ISF).
3. Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) – Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
4. Egypt Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EEIC).
5. Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) – Ministry of Trade and Industry.
6. Major national companies, including Al-Arabi Group, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, Bank Misr, and Commercial International Bank (CIB).
7. Ministry of Youth and Sports.
8. Ministry of Environment.
9. National Council for Women.
10. Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT).
11. National Research Center.
12. Agricultural Research Center.
13. International organizations, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), UNESCO Regional Office, European Union Commission, and the Innov-Arabia Initiative – Arab League.

1. Chairman of the Board: Dr. University President – in his capacity.
2. Vice Chairman of the Board: Dr. Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development – in his capacity.
3. Executive Director: Prof. Ahmed Zain Elabdeen – College of Biotechnology.
4. Coordinator of the Training and Innovation Unit: Sherif Mohamed Shawky – Assistant Professor, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing.
5. Coordinator of the Incubation and Applied Research Unit: Alaa El-Din Abdullah – Lecturer, Department of Information Systems, College of Information Technology.
6. Coordinator of the Partnerships and Support Unit: Dr. Khaled Abdel Salam – College of Information Technology.
7. Administrative and Financial Support Team.

In addition, there is an advisory board that includes representatives from entrepreneurs and the industrial sector, responsible for providing consultations and recommendations to the center, including:

1. Dr. Mahmoud Saber – Aswan University; Consultant at Al-Suwaidi University for Technology and Innovation.
2. Gamal Sayed Mukhaymar – Chairman of the Board, MEAPAL Information Technology Company.
3. Ayman Mamdouh Abbas – 10th of Ramadan Pharmaceutical Industries Company.
4. Raafat Abbas – Vice Chairman, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency.

Contact: IEC@must.edu.eg