Call for Applications: ASPIRE Egypt Program – Fourth Round

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announces the opening of applications for the fourth round of the “Excellence in Applied Sciences and Innovation” program (ASPIRE Egypt), funded by the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), with project funding of up to EGP 8 million.

The program aims to support applied research projects that transform scientific research outcomes into solutions and innovations with tangible societal and industrial impact.

Highlights:

• Minister of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour:
  “We support applied research that enhances innovation and contributes to Egypt’s Vision 2030 for sustainable development.”

• CEO of STDF, Dr. Walaa Shatta:
  “The program represents a national platform to foster collaboration between the academic and industrial sectors and stimulate outstanding applied research projects.”

Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour emphasized the Ministry’s focus on supporting applied and innovative research that converts research outcomes into products and applications benefiting society and the national economy, in line with Egypt’s strategy to maximize knowledge and innovation to achieve sustainable development goals.