• Elsewedy University of Technology launches TechTank, a competition for high school students to pitch innovative ideas to experts and investors.
• Winners receive EGP 150,000 and the chance to develop their concepts into real projects, bridging education and industry.
• Targeting 11th and 12th graders, TechTank aims to foster innovation in fields like AI, cybersecurity, transportation, and energy.

Tech Tank 

What happened? Elsewedy University of Technology (SU Tech) has announced the launch of TechTank, a competition targeting talented high school students. It will give them an opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors

“ TechTank represents a golden opportunity for high school students to bring their ideas to light and transform them into practical solutions that meet the requirements of the industry of the future. We firmly believe that supporting young entrepreneurs and promoting a culture of innovation are two fundamental pillars for building a prosperous future for Egypt.”

Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Elsewedy University of Technology (SU Tech)

What is the prize? Winners will not only receive a monetary prize but also gain the opportunity to turn their innovative concepts into real projects.

Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy further clarified, “We are excited to announce a monetary prize of EGP 150,000 for the creators of the most applicable idea that can be developed into a tangible project.”

Who is eligible? The competition is open to eleventh and twelfth-grade students. Each school can nominate up to three teams, with each team consisting of three members. 

Participants will compete in various fields, including information technology, transportation engineering, data science and artificial intelligence. In addition, to, cybersecurity, product design, energy, agriculture engineering, game development, and other innovative sectors. 

The project submission deadline is March 20, 2025. Final presentations and winner announcements will take place on April 14, 2025.

Elsewedy University

What’s New?  By bridging education, research, and industry, SU Tech aims to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds.

Presenting the initiative as a competition is a creative way to engage young people in innovation and critical thinking. With this, it aims to help students develop practical skills and transform ideas into viable projects.

Why does this matter? 

Through this competition, SU Tech aims to equip the next generation to navigate market changes with the knowledge and tools for entrepreneurial success.

Eng. Elsewedy emphasized that through this program, the university is reinforcing its dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the labor market by offering advanced educational programs tailored to various industrial sectors.

Ultimately, this is a step toward fostering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment in universities, where research and ideas can become economically viable ventures. This, in turn, creates skilled graduates who contribute to job creation and a more prosperous future.