June 16, 2026

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Board of Directors of the Integrated Technology Transfer Unit (ITTU) held its regular meeting, chaired by Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. The meeting discussed a number of topics related to enhancing the Unit’s performance and expanding its services in the areas of training, entrepreneurship, research, and development, as well as supporting technology transfer and transforming research outcomes into practical applications and products that serve industry and society.

The meeting was attended by Professor Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Mohamed Abbas, General Supervisor of the Unit; Professor Mohamed Soliman, Director of the University Center for Career Development and Advisor to the University President for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Alumni Affairs; Professor Nesma Heshmat, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Commerce for Graduate Studies and Research and Director of the University Services Marketing Center; Dr. Amr Abdel Sabour, Director of Training at the Unit; and Mr. Mohamed Amin Salama, Assistant Secretary-General of the University.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy affirmed that innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer are among the University's strategic priorities, reflecting its role as an educational and research institution committed to maximizing the impact of scientific research by transforming its outcomes into practical solutions and development projects with tangible economic and societal benefits.

The University President further noted that the Integrated Technology Transfer Unit serves as an important platform for supporting researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs while strengthening collaboration between the University and the industrial and productive sectors. These efforts contribute to building a knowledge-based economy and align with Egypt’s vision for sustainable development.

For his part, Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy emphasized that the Integrated Technology Transfer Unit represents one of the University's key pillars in advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Through its specialized services in entrepreneurship, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startup development, and the establishment of strategic partnerships with organizations that foster innovation and creativity, the Unit plays a vital role in achieving the University's strategic objectives.

During the meeting, the Board reviewed several organizational and developmental matters related to the Unit’s operations and discussed mechanisms for enhancing the quality and efficiency of the services provided to beneficiaries. Participants also reviewed plans to further develop the Unit’s training programs and approved updates to the fees for professional training programs in line with ongoing development efforts and quality standards.

The Board also discussed the implementation of laser engraving and cutting works for informational signage as part of Assiut University’s Open Botanical Garden Project. The signage will provide detailed information about the trees and plant species within the garden, supporting educational and research activities, enriching the learning experience of students at the Faculty of Science and University visitors, and maximizing the garden’s value as a practical model for education, scientific research, and environmental awareness.