On September 22, 2026, Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansua, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, led a meeting of the board of directors of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications in Alexandria. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Mohamed Rashad, acting director of the city, and Dr. Walaa Shehta, CEO of the Science and Technology Financing Authority.
During the meeting, Dr. Qansua emphasized the importance of enhancing the role of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications in supporting innovation, technology transfer, and localization. He also highlighted the need to maximize the use of its research and human resources to serve the country's development goals and support the national economy.
The Minister of Higher Education stressed that the current stage requires the transition of scientific research from knowledge production to achieving impact. He emphasized the need to direct the city's research capabilities towards national priorities, such as energy, water, agriculture, health, and industry, and to link research projects to real-world challenges.
Dr. Qansua also highlighted the importance of setting clear executive targets and measurable performance indicators to evaluate the impact of research projects. This includes technology transfer, patents, partnerships with the industrial sector, and converting research outputs into applications and products that can be used and marketed.
The meeting also discussed the city's plans and research projects in various fields, including energy, advanced materials, and biotechnology. Dr. Mohamed Rashad presented the city's efforts to develop the scientific research system and enhance community engagement through initiatives to simplify science and publish scientific culture.
The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications has made significant achievements, including obtaining 26 patents and submitting 62 patent applications in previous years. The city is also working on supporting entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and developing information infrastructure and cybersecurity.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Dr. Qansua inspected an exhibition of the city's research products and reviewed the latest research applications, including biofuels, LED chips, and water purification units. He emphasized the importance of transforming promising research projects into applications and products that can be implemented and produced.
Key points
- The Egyptian government is prioritizing scientific research and innovation to drive economic growth and development.
- The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications is playing a key role in supporting innovation and technology transfer in Egypt.
- The meeting aimed to enhance the city's role in supporting national priorities and driving economic growth through scientific research and innovation.
