Under the patronage of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, and as part of the University’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, the University organised a training programme for Faculty of Engineering students to introduce the fourth edition of the Engineering Leaders programme. Delivered in collaboration with the Leaders of Tomorrow Foundation (YLF), the programme is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in partnership with a leading company in the construction sector.
The programme aims to strengthen students’ ability to develop engineering solutions to real world challenges and align their projects with labour market needs.
The programme was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Mahmoud Saqr, Vice President for Employment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Prof. Mohamed Saeed, Supervisor of the Innovation Administration; and Prof Mahmoud Refaay, Director of Programmes at the Faculty of Engineering. It introduced the objectives of Engineering Leaders, the participation process and the engineering disciplines targeted. Students were also briefed on the challenge they would address through a real world case study provided by the strategic partner.
The programme seeks to encourage innovative thinking and help students apply their academic knowledge to developing sustainable engineering solutions to practical challenges. It also aims to enhance their entrepreneurial, teamwork and problem solving skills, while opening up opportunities to turn engineering ideas and projects into practical, implementable solutions.
The programme targets students from four main engineering disciplines: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It offers them an applied learning experience designed to strengthen their specialist knowledge and creative abilities while better preparing them to meet labour market demands.
The programme builds on the success of previous editions, which attracted more than 904 students and saw the formation and training of 104 teams from engineering faculties and institutes across Egypt.
This initiative forms part of Benha National University’s strategy to strengthen its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, expand partnerships with leading institutions and industry, and provide students with valuable opportunities to gain practical experience. Through these efforts, the University aims to prepare a new generation of innovative engineers capable of developing creative, sustainable solutions and responding to the rapidly evolving needs of the labour market.