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Yesterday, Thursday, February 22, 2024, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Walaa Sheta, Executive Director of the Science, Technology and Development Fund (STDF) and members of STDF’s Scientific Committee, in the presence of the Executive Director of the University’s Project Management Unit and a number of researchers at the University, to learn about the experience of Alexandria University in developing areas of scientific research and linking them to industry, and to review the STDF’s plan and new programs in the coming period.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa stressed the need to consolidate the concept of “knowledge-based industry” among researchers, and to direct scientific research to serve society and find solutions to the challenges facing economic growth, in order to achieve the state’s sustainable development goals, “Egypt Vision 2030.” The university president referred to the experience of Alexandria University in establishing the Technology Park, to be a nucleus for strengthening the concept of knowledge-based industry by linking the outputs of scientific research with industry, transforming the results of this research into products of economic value, and establishing companies based on the outputs of scientific research owned by Alexandria University.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out the importance of the (Alliance and Development) initiative launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enhance scientific and research cooperation between Egyptian universities, the industrial and business community, and productive institutions, and implement them through the seven regional alliances, and their positive role in building comprehensive development and coming up with development plans emanating from each local region. He also referred to the Centre for Water Excellence at Alexandria University and its role in carrying out water-related research projects and providing innovative solutions to serve society. He also praised the effective role played by the STDF in supporting distinguished research projects and centres in Egyptian universities, and its adoption of a strategy to support applied research and link scientific research, industry, and community development, as well as supporting the innovative capabilities of researchers in various disciplines.
While Dr. Walaa Sheta praised the experience of Alexandria University and its relations with industry, and its success in transforming its research output into products of economic value that add to the Egyptian economy, as well as its pioneering role in spreading the culture of entrepreneurship, supporting economic growth, and establishing companies based on the outputs of scientific research owned by the University. He also stressed that the necessity to benefit from this experience and the need to highlight new programs for Science, Technology and Development Fund to finance.
Sheta also gave a detailed presentation on STDF’s most prominent activities, noting that it has signed 18 international agreements. He added that STDF is also working to support applied research and link universities with industry, as it has signed a cooperation agreement with the German side to support industry and scientific research.
Several researchers at Alexandria University presented the results of their projects that were funded by the Science, Technology, and Development Fund, in the medical, engineering, and agricultural fields, and their contribution to providing solutions to serve society and industry.
