Benha University Organizes a Workshop Entitled "Horizon Europe"

Looking to Secure European Funding for Your Research Project?

Would you like to build international research partnerships and explore Europe's largest research and innovation funding programme?

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the "Horizon Europe" Workshop, organized by Benha University under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The workshop is held within the framework of the Ministry's strategy to strengthen international cooperation and promote the internationalization of Egypt's research ecosystem, in collaboration with the European Research and Innovation Cooperation Office at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

During the Workshop, You Will Learn About:

• The Horizon Europe Programme and its main pillars.

• Funding opportunities available for researchers.

• Strategies for building international research partnerships.

• How to prepare competitive research proposals in accordance with European standards to maximize your chances of securing funding.

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Venue: Grand Celebration Hall, Faculty of Commerce, Benha University

Target Audience

• Faculty members

• Researchers

• Postgraduate students

• Individuals interested in scientific research and innovation

If you aspire to expand your international research opportunities and participate in globally funded collaborative projects, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and establish connections with the European research community.

Registration

To register and participate, please visit:

https://forms.gle/iuWYBThsjgzqx6vr6

Benha University's Second Robotics Championship (Benha Robotics Championship – BRC 2026) Awaits You!

Do You Have an Innovative Idea? A Robot You've Designed? Or a Team Ready for the Challenge?

If you are 15 years of age or older, this is your opportunity to participate in one of the region's largest technology competitions. Whether you are a high school student, university student, postgraduate researcher, or an engineer working in industry or research centers, the Second Benha Robotics Championship (BRC 2026) welcomes your participation.

? Date: September 13, 2026
? Venue: Creativa Hub Benha – Benha University

Competition Categories

Participants can compete in a wide range of robotics and artificial intelligence challenges, including:

• ? Navigator – Intelligent Navigation

• ? Smart Medic – Intelligent Medical Assistance

• ?️ Secure-bot – Security Robotics

• ? Agri-bot – Agricultural Robotics

• ?️ Smart Builder – Smart Construction

• ?️ Defence & Tactical Robotics

• ? Space AI – Intelligent Space Technologies

• ? Robotic Games

• ? Smart Robotics Bowling Competition

• ⛳ Robo Golf Competition

• ⚔️ Maze Challenge

• ♻️ Freestyle – Open Innovation Competition

Awards and Opportunities

Participants will compete for cash prizes to support innovative projects, in addition to paid training opportunities with specialized companies. Winning teams will also have the opportunity to join the shortlist for the Creativa Hackathon.

Distinguished Judging Panel

The championship will be judged by a distinguished panel of experts, including:

• Maj. Gen. Dr. Shady Hosny El-Gohary – Advisor to the Director of the Egyptian Military Academy for Academic Affairs and Innovation.

• Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed Khairy Mahmoud – Assistant Director of the Egyptian Military Academy for Education Development and Scientific Research.

• Prof. Hisham Farouk – Advisor to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Technological Development.

• Prof. Essam El-Gohary – Assistant Minister of Local Development for Development, Training, and Digital Transformation.

Form your team and compete alongside the brightest innovators from schools, universities, and research institutions.

Registration

Register through the following link:

https://mis.bu.edu.eg/Bedaya_Payment

For more information, please visit the official championship website:

https://robotics.bu.edu.eg

Start here—this championship could be the first step toward your successful project or your future technology startup.

Benha University Organizes a Workshop on the Horizon Europe Program for International Cooperation in Scientific Research

Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Benha University, under the leadership of Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of the University, is organizing a comprehensive awareness workshop entitled:

Horizon Europe: Awareness & Proposal Readiness Session

The workshop will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Celebration Hall, Faculty of Commerce, Benha University.

The workshop will feature a distinguished panel of experts and specialists, including:

• Dr. Nermeen Desouky – Executive Director of the European Research and Innovation Cooperation Office, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

• Dr. Zeinab El-Sadr – National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Office in Egypt.

• Dr. Amr Redwan – European Union Technical Assistance Consultant, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

• Ms. Mariam Dawood – Program Manager, European Research and Innovation Cooperation Office, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

• Mr. Gian Luca Bombarda – European Union Technical Assistance Consultant, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The workshop aims to raise awareness of the funding and collaboration opportunities available through the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. It also seeks to equip researchers and faculty members with the knowledge and skills required to develop competitive research proposals that meet international evaluation and funding standards.