As part of efforts to support the scientific research system and foster integration between academic and research institutions to advance technology and innovation in Egypt, and upon the kind invitation of Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh, President of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the Scientific Research City and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), paid an official visit to the headquarters of E-JUST, heading a delegation from SRTA-City that included the deans of its research institutes.

The visit aimed to explore avenues for mutual cooperation and joint coordination, as well as to prepare for the signing of a cooperation protocol designed to maximize the utilization of the available capabilities and resources of both institutions. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat Abdel Fattah, Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Planning, Governance, and Research Policies and Applications, along with the University’s Vice Presidents and Deans of Faculties. The visit took place on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The meeting included discussions on frameworks for joint cooperation between the two institutions and coordination in preparation for signing a cooperation protocol aimed at achieving maximum benefit from their scientific, human, and technological capabilities. The protocol is intended to support the National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2030 and Egypt’s Sustainable Development Vision.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad stated that the meeting focused on establishing the main outlines of the cooperation protocol, which is expected to be signed by both parties in the near future. The protocol will include clear implementation mechanisms, defined working mechanisms, and specific action plans and programs with established timelines to activate cooperation and ultimately develop joint projects and activities through an expanding partnership with an industrial-sector partner.

In this context, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized during the visit that this step comes in implementation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s strategy to build bridges of communication between research centers and universities and to unify national efforts in support of comprehensive development objectives.

For his part, Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat underscored the importance of strengthening integration between universities and research institutions and linking available scientific and technological capabilities to the needs of the state as well as industrial and productive sectors. He highlighted the importance of supporting the transformation of research outcomes and innovations into applications with tangible economic and societal returns, while maximizing the use of the advanced research infrastructure available at research institutions.

The visit also included an inspection tour for the SRTA-City delegation of the central laboratories and advanced research centers at E-JUST. The delegation reviewed the latest technological equipment and advanced scientific applications provided by the university in support of scientific research and innovation.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh, President of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, expressed his appreciation for the visit, praising the pioneering role of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications as a distinguished scientific and research institution equipped with advanced laboratory facilities and highly qualified research personnel. He emphasized that the partnership with SRTA-City represents a pivotal step toward strengthening integration between academic outputs and industrial applications.

At the conclusion of the visit, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah and Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh exchanged commemorative shields in recognition of their mutual efforts and as an affirmation of the strong ties of cooperation and distinguished partnership between the two esteemed scientific institutions.