As part of the State’s vision to transform research outputs into industrial products with added value, and in continuation of ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between scientific research and the productive sector, in line with the national direction toward maximizing the utilization of innovations and intellectual property, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the Scientific Research City and Technological Applications, held an extensive meeting with members of SRTA City’s Research Board.

The meeting focused on developing a new action strategy aimed at preparing research outputs to become projects capable of industrial manufacturing and practical implementation through direct partnerships with the industrial sector. The meeting was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah emphasized that the current phase requires a tangible transition from ideas and theoretical research to field application and commercial manufacturing. He explained that SRTA City is placing all its laboratory and research capabilities at the service of the needs of the national industry, noting that supporting integrated research groups and establishing direct partnerships with the industrial sector represent the true guarantee for transforming patents into tangible products with economic feasibility, enhancing the competitiveness of locally manufactured products, and supporting the national economy.

The meeting addressed a number of key areas for institutional and research development, including:

Directing researchers to submit projects as integrated research groups in order to increase their chances of acceptance and securing the necessary funding.

Emphasizing the importance of establishing an internal committee and a clear evaluation mechanism within each institute to assess patents prior to their official submission, including evaluating their industrial feasibility and ensuring that the costs are commensurate with the anticipated benefits.

Recommending the formation of multidisciplinary working teams comprising researchers alongside representatives from the industrial sector to rapidly assess the manufacturability and practical applicability of research outputs.

Announcing the organization of an internal competition among research teams, inviting them to submit innovative proposals to be reviewed by a specialized committee. The winning team will receive the necessary support to implement and develop its project.