Benha National University organized a student innovation competition focused on renewable energy and water-use efficiency as part of its “Eco-Friendly” Initiative, supporting a stronger culture of sustainability and encouraging innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
The competition was organized with the support of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, and overseen by Prof. Mahmoud Shakal, Vice President for Employment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The competition encouraged students to design and develop innovative, practical solutions in energy efficiency and the efficient use of water resources. Students applied modern technologies and creative approaches to develop solutions that contribute to sustainable development and support the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030.
Students from several BNU faculties participated in the competition, presenting a diverse range of projects involving clean energy applications, water-efficiency technologies, and the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
The projects were assessed by a judging panel chaired by Prof. Mahmoud Shakal, Vice President for Employment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Participating teams presented their ideas and proposed approaches to implementation, with each project assessed against three key criteria: innovation, feasibility, and potential environmental impact.
The competition results were as follows:
First Place: APCB Technology Team (Faculty of Engineering)
Second Place: SolarGuard AI Team (Faculty of Computer Science)
Third Place: Qatrat Zekaa Team (Faculty of Visual Arts and Design)
The competition forms part of Benha National University's efforts to support student innovation in priority areas and provide opportunities for students to develop projects that offer practical solutions to environmental challenges. In doing so, the University continues to promote a culture of sustainability and encourage innovation that responds to societal needs.