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In a new achievement added to Ain Shams University's record in scientific research, innovation, and international cooperation under the leadership of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, Prof. Neveen Assem, CEO of the University's Innovation and Training Sector, has been selected as a National Contact Point (NCP) for the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) under the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Program. This appointment comes within the framework of the National Contact Points network supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research through the European Research and Innovation Cooperation Office.

This selection comes as part of the Ministry's efforts, through the European Research and Innovation Cooperation Office, to activate and develop the National Contact Points network and enhance the participation of Egyptian institutions in European Union research and innovation programs. These efforts aim to open new horizons for scientific and technological cooperation, facilitate access to European funding opportunities, and establish sustainable international partnerships.

The selection of Prof. Nevine Assem recognizes her distinguished expertise and contributions in innovation, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation, as well as the confidence placed in her ability to strengthen communication between the Egyptian innovation ecosystem and its European counterparts. Her role will also involve providing support and guidance to Egyptian researchers, innovators, startups, and institutions in identifying participation and funding opportunities available through the European Innovation Council and European Innovation Ecosystems. This appointment also reflects the University's pride in its distinguished academic and professional staff, whose achievements continue to enhance its standing at both regional and international levels.

This achievement reflects Ain Shams University's growing role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthening opportunities to align scientific research outcomes with the needs of industry and the labor market, and expanding cooperation with European institutions, thereby reinforcing Egypt's presence on the global scientific research and innovation map.