"Engineering Leaders": Benha National University Organizes a Training Program to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Faculty of Engineering Students
"Engineering Leaders": Benha National University Organizes a Training Program to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Faculty of Engineering Students
Under the patronage of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, and as part of the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship—while developing students' abilities to devise engineering solutions for real-world challenges and align their projects with labor market needs—the university organized a training program for Faculty of Engineering students to introduce the fourth edition of the "Engineering Leaders" program. The event was held in cooperation with the Youth Leaders Foundation (YLF), under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in partnership with a leading company in the construction sector.
The program was organized under the supervision of Prof. Mahmoud Sakr, Vice President for Employment, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Mohamed Saeed, Supervisor of the Innovation Department; and Dr. Mahmoud Refai, Director of the Faculty of Engineering Programs. The sessions covered the objectives of "Engineering Leaders," participation mechanisms, and targeted specializations, alongside an overview of the challenge students will tackle through a real-world case study presented by the strategic partner.
The program aims to stimulate innovative thinking among students and encourage them to apply their academic knowledge to create sustainable engineering solutions for practical challenges. This enhances their skills in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and problem-solving, while opening avenues to transform engineering ideas and projects into viable, actionable applications.
The program targets students from four core engineering disciplines—Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering—offering them a hands-on experience that strengthens both their specialized and creative capabilities and boosts their readiness to meet labor market demands.
This initiative builds upon the success of previous editions, which saw the participation of over 904 male and female students and the formation and training of 104 teams from various engineering faculties and institutes across the country.
The event aligns with Benha National University’s broader strategy to strengthen its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, expand partnerships with leading institutions and the industrial sector, and provide students with high-value opportunities to gain practical experience—ultimately preparing a new generation of innovative engineers capable of delivering creative, sustainable solutions and keeping pace with rapid developments in the job market.
