26/08/2024
"Electronics Research" Wins First Place in the Final of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship League
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the importance of supporting entrepreneurship and encouraging innovation, aligning with the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research. He stressed the need to provide all forms of support to innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs among scientists and researchers.
In this context, the Electronics Research Institute achieved first place in the final of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship League, sponsored by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.
Dr. Sherine Abdel-Qader Moharram, President of the Institute, explained that the Entrepreneurship Office at the Electronics Research Institute participated through the AKUnergy team, which includes researchers (Dr. Abdel-Hamid Mohamed, Dr. Mohamed El-Shamy), in the Egyptian Entrepreneurship League. The league included several institutes, research centers, and universities across Egypt's seven geographical regions.
She stated that the winning project focuses on developing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries using environmentally friendly materials that are longer-lasting, efficient at high temperatures, and more affordable. This makes them ideal for use in regions like Egypt. This innovative approach not only addresses environmental issues but also enhances battery performance and durability in challenging climate conditions.
The project idea received widespread acclaim from the judging panel, as the team demonstrated an exceptional ability to provide practical and effective solutions, contributing to this victory.
She also mentioned that another team from the Electronics Research Institute qualified for the finals of the same competition with the project "Programmable Early Warning Device for Car Engine Overheating," developed by researchers (Dr. Osama Arafa, Dr. Fathy Siam). The project focuses on using the engine's thermal signature through a thermal sensor, storing it, and then comparing it with the engine's temperature using a microcontroller. This device does not rely on an intermediary to measure the temperature and can also detect faults within the protection system itself, issuing both visual and auditory alarms simultaneously.
Dr. Sherine Moharram congratulated the participating teams from the institute for their outstanding scientific efforts, praising the role of the Entrepreneurship Office under the supervision of Dr. Amir Yassin. She expressed the institute's pride in participating in this important competition and its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its researchers while continuously supporting the development of ideas that contribute to sustainable development.
She also extended her gratitude to Dr. Gina El-Feki, Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Dr. Amr Farouk, Assistant President of the Academy for the Technological Development Sector, and Dr. Wafaa Abdel-Rasheed, Director of the Entrepreneurship Clubs Program at the Academy, for their significant efforts in organizing this competition and providing continuous support and encouragement to innovators and entrepreneurs. She also thanked Badr University for hosting the competition's activities.
It is worth mentioning that the competition witnessed wide participation from teams representing various institutes, research centers, and universities across Egypt. The teams competed to present innovative solutions to real-world problems facing society, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
