As part of the collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), and following the contract signed on January 1, 2022 to establish the TICO Office at the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), the team organized an introductory day for the office on February 27, 2022.

The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Mona Mahmoud Abdel Latif – Chairperson of the Office, along with the deans of the city’s various institutes, department heads, and researchers.

The day began with the team introducing themselves and explaining the reasons for their selection to be part of the TICO offices network under ASRT. Representatives of each branch (GICO, TISC, TTO) then presented their respective roles, activities, and services to be offered to researchers within the city.

The discussed objectives of the office included:

• Identifying new ideas, supporting innovators, and providing them with a suitable environment.
• Addressing technological challenges in agriculture, industry, and services.
• Developing and manufacturing prototypes.
• Marketing new innovations.
• Establishing an intellectual property policy for SRTA-City.
• Supporting researchers in registering and obtaining patents.
• Exploring local and international funding opportunities.
• Collaborating with different research institutes and centers.
• Assisting researchers in securing national and international research grants.

This introductory day marked an important milestone in presenting the significance of the office and its vital role in supporting innovation and linking scientific research with practical applications.