Vision of Partners and Decision Makers: During the ceremony, Dr. Amr Farouk, Vice President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, emphasized that the Academy places the support of young innovators at the forefront of its priorities. He noted that the challenge represents a genuine bridge connecting scientific research with the requirements of an innovation-based market.

Dr. Nagwa ElSayed, Scientific Research Manager at Misr El Kheir Foundation, stated: “We are proud of the Foundation’s executive role in this project, which invests not only in technology but in Egyptian minds capable of providing innovative social and economic solutions that support Egypt Vision 2030.”

Furthermore, Dr. Aziza Khalifa, STEM Unit Director at the Ministry of Education, praised the high caliber of the participants, affirming that STEM students are a fundamental pillar of the digital and technological transformation currently taking place in the country.

In his remarks, Eng. Tarek Salah, CEO of Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Company (GIE), focused on the challenge’s philosophy, stating: “Innovation is not a coincidence but an integrated system. Our role is to transform the graduation project from a mere academic requirement into a successful startup by providing technical support and direct links with industry experts and investors.”