Beyond the Desk: Leading the Future of Smart Cities
In an ambitious move toward shaping the future of engineering in Egypt, and in alignment with the vision of the EU-funded MLUMSE project, “Modernization of Land and Urban Management Education in Southern Mediterranean”, the Geomatics Engineering Department – Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra – Benha University has launched an intensive program to prepare students for the “Smart Cities and Geospatial AI (GeoAI) Hackathon.”
This initiative, launched under the patronage and support of Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, aims to redefine our students’ identity by building the “Leader-Engineer” persona. Alongside our ongoing efforts to modernize curricula, our students are mastering the tools of the future – including GeoAI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Digital Twins – for smart city management.
The methodology for selecting and preparing these “Hackathon Champions” was based on a rigorous and comprehensive analysis. A distinguished group of students was chosen based on passion, creative thinking, and capacity for innovation, moving beyond mere academic excellence. The current preparation plan follows an integrated approach; it combines acquiring technical expertise through specialized sessions with project experts and fostering a self-learning mindset by encouraging students to explore solutions beyond traditional frameworks.
Furthermore, the plan focuses on cultivating teamwork skills by simulating international work environments within integrated task forces. It also hones leadership abilities, empowering students with essential project management skills, decisive decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
The MLUMSE project management at Benha University emphasizes that the goal is not just winning a hackathon, but presenting an Egyptian engineer with world-class specifications – one who possesses the latest technical tools, embodies a leadership spirit, and can drive digital transformation in the Geomatics and Urban Management sectors.
Join us in supporting our young innovators as they shape the features of our future cities!
29 September 2025 |
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? Call for Proposals – BRICS 2025 Innovation Projects Funding Program
The Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the First Call of the BRICS 2025 Innovation Projects Funding Program. This program aims to support multilateral innovative projects that foster international collaboration between researchers, academic institutions, and industry, with a focus on transforming scientific research outcomes into marketable products and services that contribute to economic and social development in BRICS countries.
? Eligibility & Requirements:
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Each project must include a consortium of at least two partners from different BRICS countries, whether from academia or industry.
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Projects must be based on technologies that have already been validated in a laboratory or relevant environment, with a strong focus on advancing toward commercial application.
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Expected outcomes should include a prototype or a system tested in an operational environment.
? Funding & Duration:
STDF will support the Egyptian research proposal with funding of up to 10 million EGP per project, covering research team costs, equipment, patents, prototypes, scientific publications, as well as events and travel. The funded projects may extend for up to 3 years.
? Application Process & Deadlines:
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The international consortium must submit the Joint Application Form (JAF) no later than 5 November 2025 – 3:00 PM (Moscow time, UTC+3) via the electronic submission platform:
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The Egyptian Principal Investigator must also submit the JAF, the full research proposal, and all required documents no later than 12 November 2025 through the STDF online portal:
? For further details and to download application documents, please visit the official BRICS program website:
? brics-sti.org/index.php?p=new/40
29 September 2025 |
Published in News
? Call for Proposals – BRICS 2025 Innovation Projects Funding Program
The Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the First Call of the BRICS 2025 Innovation Projects Funding Program. This program aims to support multilateral innovative projects that foster international collaboration between researchers, academic institutions, and industry, with a focus on transforming scientific research outcomes into marketable products and services that contribute to economic and social development in BRICS countries.
? Eligibility & Requirements:
-
Each project must include a consortium of at least two partners from different BRICS countries, whether from academia or industry.
-
Projects must be based on technologies that have already been validated in a laboratory or relevant environment, with a strong focus on advancing toward commercial application.
-
Expected outcomes should include a prototype or a system tested in an operational environment.
? Funding & Duration:
STDF will support the Egyptian research proposal with funding of up to 10 million EGP per project, covering research team costs, equipment, patents, prototypes, scientific publications, as well as events and travel. The funded projects may extend for up to 3 years.
? Application Process & Deadlines:
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The international consortium must submit the Joint Application Form (JAF) no later than 5 November 2025 – 3:00 PM (Moscow time, UTC+3) via the electronic submission platform:
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The Egyptian Principal Investigator must also submit the JAF, the full research proposal, and all required documents no later than 12 November 2025 through the STDF online portal:
? For further details and to download application documents, please visit the official BRICS program website:
? brics-sti.org/index.php?p=new/40
