The Graduate Studies and Research Sector and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sector are organizing an event entitled "Ain Shams University as a Strategic Supporter of the Semiconductor Design and Embedded Systems Development Industry in Egypt," under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. The event will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the Ain Shams University Conference Hall.

The events are being held with the participation and attendance of Prof. Hossam Osman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Innovation and Scientific Research, and a host of professors, experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and specialists in electronics and semiconductor technologies.

Ain Shams University represents a leading model for the role of universities in supporting sustainable development based on human capital and knowledge-intensive industries, particularly in the fields of semiconductor design and embedded systems development. Within the framework of the "Egypt Makes Electronics" initiative, this sector has witnessed remarkable growth in the number of companies, job opportunities, and exports.

Ain Shams University, particularly its Faculty of Engineering, is a cornerstone in localizing this industry by preparing qualified personnel who have contributed to attracting international companies and establishing local firms, thus strengthening the university's position as a national source of specialized expertise.

The event aims to highlight the university's role in building an integrated system linking scientific research, industrial application, and entrepreneurship. It will showcase success stories and models of startups founded by Ain Shams University graduates in advanced technology fields, and encourage all its members to establish startups across various sectors. This reflects the university's role in transforming knowledge into marketable technological products and solutions.