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The Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University launched, for the first time, the "Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Idea to Implementation" competition, yesterday, Saturday, in cooperation with the STARTUP SYNC platform, and in the presence of a select group of entrepreneurs, experts and investors in the field of entrepreneurship, under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of the University, Prof. Ghada Farouk, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Prof. Amany Osama, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. Farid Moharram El Garhy, Dean of the Faculty of Business.

The event was organized in partnership with the Innovation and Creativity Unit at the Faculty of Business, Ain Shams University, which presented the students with innovative ideas for the competition under the supervision of Dr. Mayvel Nabil Ramsis, the unit's director. A group of experts from major companies and investment funds also participated in the panel discussions, amidst a large student turnout reflecting a growing interest in entrepreneurship and modern technology solutions at the Faculty of Business.

During his speech, Dr. Farid Muharram emphasized that "the progress of nations is measured by the advancement of their universities in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship." He explained that innovation and entrepreneurship have become an essential component and a necessity for modern universities, not an optional extra. He pointed out that universities that do not embrace a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation "will become schools, not universities." He further noted that the university's role extends beyond traditional education to include leading development and industry, and launching technological revolutions, most notably artificial intelligence.

Farid Muharram explained that the competition is part of the faculty's strategy to support student creativity and connect ideas with practical realities, aiming to cultivate a generation capable of contributing to the development of the national economy and achieving the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030. He emphasized that the college is working to provide innovative pathways that help students develop their ideas into business models and real investment opportunities.

The Dean of the Faculty of Business stressed the faculty's continued support for all initiatives that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, emphasizing that the faculty is committed to implementing its strategy to develop the capabilities of its students and raise the profile of Ain Shams University in local and international forums.

During the event, the sessions discussed a range of topics related to developing innovative skills, evaluating startups, and financing strategies. Participants included: Dr. Mohamed El-Farran (EdVentures Capital), Dr. Nader Ibrahim (Exceptional Capital), Mr. Amr Hassanein (Financial Investment Expert), Mr. Amr El-Abbasy (EdVentures), Mr. Abdullah Al-Atrash (Natrify), Mr. Ahmed Mansour (Giza Systems Foundation), and Dr. Yahya Othman (Marketing and Management Expert).

Nine student projects competed in the competition, with three winning top prizes. First place went to "Garage Finder Egypt" by students Ammar Yasser and Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar, a digital platform for smart parking reservations. Second place was awarded to "JAHEZ" by students Ali Mubarak and Abdel Rahman Ahmed, an AI-powered platform for simulating job interviews. Third place went to "NM Style" by student Nesma Mostafa, a project that recycles and redesigns clothes into new and trendy products.

The winners received comprehensive support from the Startup Sync platform, including mentorship, guidance, and connecting projects with investors, thus enhancing their chances of transforming ideas into successful startups.