Entrepreneurship Club Events

A new step towards fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at Pharos University: the Entrepreneurship Club has merged with the Innovators and Geniuses Fund to establish the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center.

This initiative aligns with the university’s ongoing efforts to empower youth and encourage initiative, building an integrated ecosystem that combines knowledge, creativity, and teamwork.

An introductory meeting was held on Tuesday, November 4, attended by the Center Director, Deputy Director, and coordinators from various faculties, to present the center’s vision, future objectives, and the new plan aimed at creating a university environment that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, training programs, and support opportunities for creative students.

Pharos University hosted the introductory day for the Hult Prize competition, during which the competition’s vision was presented, highlighting its role in fostering innovation and generating meaningful social impact. The session emphasized the importance of entrepreneurial ideas in driving change and encouraged participating students to embrace a spirit of initiative.

The event showcased a high level of enthusiasm and creativity, marking the beginning of a promising and impactful season ahead.

The Club for Entrepreneurship and Innovators – E-Club PUA invites you to the Hult Prize Orientation Day, where you will learn how to turn your ideas into projects that can impact lives and discover the exciting opportunities this season, including the chance to win up to one million dollars in the world’s largest social entrepreneurship competition.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Location: D126
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us and take the first step in your journey of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee3UYQlw5Sagp0g3LXxWHyvrVNurTUKnWghGjsXYCMylf6nw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110950257181533857709

The Pharos University Entrepreneurship Club – Eclub PUA extends its gratitude to all young entrepreneurs for their persistence, high spirits, and dedication, making the 4th edition of the competition an inspiring and rewarding experience for everyone.

Winning Teams:

1st Place – Team Casi-Rmsha

• Zeina Ahmed – Arts and Design (PUA)
• Jana Alaa – Languages and Translation (PUA)
• Ahmed Abdel Maqsoud – Pharmacy (PUA)
• Kholofelo Makhubupetsi (UMP)
• Nokuthaba Zikhali (UMP)
• Sandile Nhuvunga (UMP)
• Innocent Masilela (UMP)

2nd Place – Team Afrivio

• Mohamed Zahran – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Karim Mohamed – Engineering (PUA)
• Farah Eleraiby – Pharmacy (PUA)
• Yousef Mahmoud – Pharmacy (PUA)
• Hager Mahrous – Mass Communication (PUA)
• Shahd Yasser – Applied Science Technology (PUA)
• Rojina Wadid – Applied Science Technology (PUA)

3rd Place – Team TourWise

• Youssef Samir – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Mohamed Aly – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Abdelrahman Mostafa – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Yasmin Mahmoud – Engineering (PUA)

Honorable Mentions – Team EyQ

• Kamal ElHanbly – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Maha ElAgha – Business Administration (PUA)
• Hossam Eldein Hatem – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)
• Nourhan Mohamed – Business Administration (PUA)
• Hannah Elgendy – Legal Studies (PUA)
• Nadyn Mohamed – Pharmacy (PUA)
• Zienab Amr – Pharmacy (PUA)

Honorable Mentions – Team Balansa

• Ossama Ashraf – Engineering (PUA)
• Abdelmonem Hassan – Engineering (PUA)
• Ahmed Salah – Artificial Intelligence (PUA)

In preparation for the 4th Edition of the Intra-Africa 2063 Competition, which will take place at the Student Theater (Al Fanar) from October 13 to 16, 2025, the Pharos University Entrepreneurship Club held an introductory session to train participating students and organizers, explain the nature and objectives of the competition, and address questions regarding the university’s optimal participation among other African universities.

Eclub PUA is pleased to host
Dr. Isaac Gashanja
Investment & Entrepreneurship Expert
in a Meet the Expert session.

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Hall E138 – 1st Floor – Faculty of Engineering

To confirm attendance, please join via:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/ErFYS0ku61P8aujIlbxiXx

The Entrepreneurship Club at Pharos University is pleased to announce that the student team Innovate 3D, consisting of Fady Amjad from the Faculty of Engineering and Abdullah Mohamed from the Faculty of Financial and Administrative Sciences, has won the Rally Egypt Entrepreneurship Competition, receiving funding of EGP 50,000, showcasing their creativity and innovation.

Congratulations to Innovate 3D on this achievement, and we wish them continued success.

The Entrepreneurship Club is pleased to announce Pharos University Alexandria’s participation in the Alexandria regional qualifiers of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship League, under the sponsorship of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Three student teams qualified: Titan, Alzfix, and Kamn, among a total of 22 teams from 8 universities and research institutions.

The club extends its appreciation to our student teams for their dedication and outstanding performance, and thanks the organizing team, Mohamed Abdel Hakim and Asmaa Kandil, for their efforts in successfully hosting the regional qualifiers.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the team advancing to the finals.

We are pleased to announce the Pharos University teams qualified for the Egyptian Universities preliminary rounds representing Alexandria in the Egyptian Entrepreneurship League, organized by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.

We wish all participating teams every success.

Pharos University Alexandria Entrepreneurship Club is pleased to host Jasser Galal & Jasser Gaber, founders of the startup EFFCT, in a “Meet the Entrepreneur” session to share their inspiring journey and successes in local and international competitions.

Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Venue: Entrepreneurship Club Hall E138, 1st Floor, Faculty of Engineering
Time: 12:30 PM

To attend, please register via the link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzgYkLWelKCGfQkGqdlzXM

Pharos University in Alexandria, in collaboration with the Career Development & Entrepreneurship Center and the Entrepreneurship Club, announces the opening of registration for Rally Egypt for Entrepreneurship, one of the largest entrepreneurship competitions in Egypt.
Participants will receive training workshops, one-to-one mentorship, networking opportunities with experts, and financial awards up to

Pharos University in Alexandria Entrepreneurship Club congratulates Kamn team on establishing their startup, wishing them continued success and prosperity.

Eclub PUA is extremely excited to congratulate FashFocus team as they won 2nd placein ISF Change Makers Competition 2023
Very well deserved our champs& the best is yet to come

In line with the directives of Prof. Dr. Nourhan Fanaki, Vice President of the University and Supervisor of the Entrepreneurship Club,
a delegation representing the club participated in the third edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) held at the Exhibition Grounds and Al-Manara International Conference Center in Cairo.

The club’s leaders participating in the event included:

Omar Al-Rayyani – Faculty of Mass Communication

Lamis Gowhar and Yasmin Ali – Faculty of Languages and Translation

Participants from the club’s Competitions Committee included:

Nancy El-Naggar, Nour Muneisi, and Rawan Sherif – Faculty of Pharmacy

Noura Ali – Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology

It is worth mentioning that the third edition was held under the theme “Connecting African Markets.”
The delegation took part in several meetings and panel discussions addressing market and investment challenges, and the support of local, African, and international institutions for entrepreneurs, in addition to attending remarkable live performances and activities showcasing African culture and heritage.

The Entrepreneurship Club organized a distinguished session with Dr. Mohamed Nada, CEO of the startup Vlaby, and one of the strong competitors in this year’s edition of the TV competition **“Al Forssa” with Lamees El Hadidi.”

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM Venue: E012 Hall, Ground Floor – Faculty of Engineering
Hurry up and register using the link below (limited seats available):
https://forms.gle/8kh2W5Bnmy5doF7a8

The Entrepreneurship Club congratulates Team Insucare on winning and qualifying for the final round of the TV program “Al Forssa” with Lamees El Hadidi.

We are proud and delighted with this remarkable achievement, especially amid fierce competition with companies that are already steps ahead.

You have proven your excellence — and this is only the beginning of a journey toward even greater success!

As part of Pharos University in Alexandria’s ongoing efforts to engage with the Egyptian entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster an environment that enhances networking and collaboration,
Prof. Dr. Nourhan Fanaki, Vice President of the University, directed the participation of a team representing the Entrepreneurship Club and the Career Preparation & Entrepreneurship Center at Pharos University in the Rally Startup 2023 Festival, held in Al-Alamein from September 3–5.

The festival features several panel discussions, training sessions, as well as networking opportunities between participating startups and investors through presenting and promoting their innovative ideas.
The event also includes the announcement of the winners of the Rally Accelerate 2023 Competition.

It is worth mentioning that the event hosts more than 100 students from entrepreneurial teams and startups, over 30 local and international speakers, more than 40 universities, several research institutions, various business incubators, and hundreds of attendees.

Pharos University in Alexandria’s Entrepreneurship Club congratulates
the Petro Team from the Faculty of Engineering – Petrochemicals Department
for their well-deserved achievement of winning second place in the Egyptian Summit Competition, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and supported by the Innovators & Talents Support Fund, held alongside the international competition:

Hult Prize 2023

We are proud of your passion, dedication, and outstanding efforts.

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nourhan Fanaki, Vice President of the University and Supervisor of the Club,
Pharos University in Alexandria’s Entrepreneurship Club congratulates Team Petroteam on advancing to the semi-finals and representing Egypt in the international competition: Hult Prize 2023 – Redesigning Fashion

The team will also participate in side-stage competitions with nominees from 10 Egyptian universities during the Egyptian Summit Day next week.

We extend our sincere best wishes to Pharos University’s team for success and qualification to the final stage, and for winning the grand prize.

Pharos University in Alexandria’s Entrepreneurship Club is pleased to congratulate Team Fashfocus for successfully passing the second round of qualifications in the Changemakers Competition 2023, and for receiving financial and training support provided by the Innovation and Talents Support Fund under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The team had previously participated with its idea in the Hult Prize 2023 competition through the Entrepreneurship Club, under the supervision of Dr. Marwa Eissa, Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts and Design, Pharos University.

Congratulations on your well-deserved succes Eclub PUA is excited to announce that Team INSUCARE has got selected to be one of the incubated startups in “Startups of Alex incubation” Spring 2023 Cycle at ICEALEX

We are beyond proud of you, wishing you more progress on the next level

The Entrepreneurship Club at Pharos University in Alexandria congratulates its team “KAMN” on qualifying for the finals of the Start-up Power Competition, after strong competition with more than 6,000 teams across Egypt and qualification rounds that took place over six months.

We are proud of you and honored to be part of your journey.

Pharos University in Alexandria’s Entrepreneurship Club is honored to host Dr. Maged Mohamed as part of our Meet the Expert series.
The session highlights:
True stress management doesn’t come from treating symptoms with temporary fixes, but by uncovering and addressing the root causes— allowing you to take full control of your reactions to pressure.

An inspiring session filled with energy, engagement, and personal transformation

Pharos University in Alexandria’s Entrepreneurship Club extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to our speakers, Ms. Alaa Kotb and Ms. Shorouk Yehia.

It was a session rich with valuable information, interactive stories, and outstanding student participation from the Faculty of Mass Communication & Public Relations and the Faculty of Arts & Design.

We are pleased to announce our upcoming speaker, Mr. Hatem Qenawy.
He is a professional service provider and a graduate of the Career Service Provider Certification Program from the National Career Development Association (NCDA), USA.

He works on supporting individuals through:

Career guidance and coaching sessions

Training workshops and public lectures to help them find jobs that match their skills and personalities

Helping individuals handle professional challenges in their current jobs

Assisting individuals in using online platforms to search for employment

Helping individuals create a professional résumé, prepare for job interviews, and learn how to successfully pass them

He has also worked for 11 years in television media with several Egyptian, Arab, and international channels such as:
CBC – DMC – Al Arabiya Al Hadath – BBC

Book your spot now in the “Meet The Expert” event and get ready to have all your questions answered!

🔗 Registration link:
https://forms.gle/LDMJTgv3PpNjk5Ke6

Pharos University’s Entrepreneurship Club congratulates Life Changers ♻️ team on qualifying for the Innovation Catalyst 2022 competition under the patronage of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, advancing to the Top 20 stage after successfully passing the pitching round.

The competition supports innovative students selected from participating teams across Egypt to contribute to achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030.

Team members:

• Mina Tharwat Nabih Hanna – Faculty of Pharmacy
• Mostafa Mohamed Sayed Al-Sabaa – Faculty of Pharmacy
• Nouran Hamza Mokhtar Al-Samsary – Faculty of Pharmacy
• Nada Mostafa Abdel-Hamid Anany – Faculty of Pharmacy

You remain a source of pride and excellence.
We wish you continued success in the upcoming stages of the competition.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to all teams and students who participated for their efforts and dedication throughout the competition. We look forward to seeing more of their achievements in pursuit of their goals.

The Entrepreneurship Club is hosting an introductory session with
Ms. Wafaa Abdel-Rashid, Director of Entrepreneurship Clubs and Technology Transfer & Commercialization Offices at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology,
and Mr. Ali Ghannam, LL.M. from Mansoura University, with over nine years of experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and contracts.

📅 Tuesday, March 29
D019 – Theoretical Building
12:30 PM

The Entrepreneurship Club is hosting Nada Radi, founder of Ozy Adventure Startup and a graduate of IceAlexandria Business Incubator, a leading organization in this field.

⬅️ To register for attendance, please use the link below:
https://forms.gle/3rnjmDn4NYNQboYN9

Pharos University in Alexandria organized an honoring ceremony for the members and leaders of the Entrepreneurship Club, as well as an award ceremony for the winning teams—comprising students and graduates who participated in the camps and competitions organized by the University’s Entrepreneurship Club during the 2020–2021 academic year, with support from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.
The event took place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in the presence of:

Prof. Mahmoud Mohy El-Din, President of the University

Prof. Nourhan Fanaky, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs

Dr. Wafaa Abdel-Rashid, Director of Entrepreneurship Clubs and Technology Transfer & Commercialization Offices at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology

Dr. Alaa Khalil, Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Club

During the ceremony, the University Shield was presented to Dr. Wafaa Abdel-Rashid, who expressed her great happiness with the level of excellence she witnessed—both in the supportive university leadership and the outstanding students.

The celebration concluded with the recognition of committee coordinators, supervisors, and student leaders of the club, in addition to awarding the winning teams of the idea-generation camps and club competitions, as well as the faculty members supervising the teams in the camps.

Seminar: “Digital Entrepreneurship and the Road to Building Your Digital Startup” With Dr. Mohamed Khalif

– Digital Transformation and ICT Consultant
– Manager of Ebda’ Incubator for Startups at the Chamber of Information Technology
– Member of the ICT & Telecommunications Research Council at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology 🇾🇪

Join us today, November 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, live on Facebook
Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/103610952158330/posts/107392008446891/

The Entrepreneurship Club at Pharos University organized “Startup Weekend” activities on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (27–28–30 August) with the teams selected to apply to one of the business incubators at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT).

During the event, the participating teams met virtually with experts from Zewail City, Nile University, Alexandria University, and Pharos University to receive guidance, feedback, and application form reviews prior to submitting their proposals to the Academy by the end of August.

As part of the announcement by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Egypt, regarding the APPLE Initiative—aimed at enhancing collaboration between scientific research and industry—Pharos University in Alexandria is hosting an orientation seminar delivered by a group of experts to clarify and discuss the initiative’s focus areas.

The initiative aims to support economic growth, help reduce import costs, strengthen the competitiveness of national industries, and promote local manufacturing.

📅 Date:
Sunday, June 20, 2021

Eclub PUA organizes the Entrepreneurship week event in cooperation with CDEC PUA and several expert speakers in this field with support of ASRT from May 25th to June 5th, 2021, via Zoom
This week’s activities include several awareness sessions on the role of the Entrepreneurship Club and the services it provides, as well as discussion sessions on in-depth topics related to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including fund resources and financial statements, tools to business management and sustainability

Eclub PUA held a panel discussion session of “PUA_Innovates” online series on Saturday 10th of April 2021 by Dr. Nabil Rashwan, director of innovations club,PUA
The session focused on spreading innovation and creative ideation among staff and students of the Faculty of Arts and Design.

Eclub PUA is pleased to host Mr.Mohamed Fawzy, in open discussion event about biotechnology manufacture in Egypt and its implementation.
The session is held on Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 7 p.m through zoom, in its upcoming session within “Meet the Entrepreneur” series.

Eclub PUA and lnnovation club of PUA is pleased to host Dr.Ehab Barakat in a rich session to spread innovation culture among staff and students of Faculty of Engineering, PUA on Sunday 31 January 2021 at 7 p.m through zoom, in its upcoming online series “PUA_Innovates”

For registration, through the following link:

https://forms.gle/qRUj6LtcAEoadEqh6

Eclub PUA is pleased to host Mr.Marawan Nassar, discussing procrastination and overcoming this problem, on Monday 14-9-2020 at 7 p.m through zoom, in its upcoming session within “Meet the Expert” series.

For registration:
https://forms.gle/dKAyWSYBQoubW9Z78

Eclub PUA is pleased to host the “entreprenelles” Hana Khaled and Asmaa Ehab on Monday 27-7-2020 at 7 p.m through Google meet, in its 1st session within “Meet the Entrepreneur” series

For registration on the following link:
https://forms.gle/WzN2dMBLAVpiLkax6