YIA Partners

The YIA is sustaining active partnerships with organizations and corporate sector partners who share our vision of shaping a better future for young Egyptian professionals.

We would like to thank all our partners, whom their constant support transitioned a small idea into a national project benefiting more than 1000 students annually.

Award for Excellence in Graduation Projects 2010 - 2011

125 awards will be granted to students in their senior year to help them build their innovative graduation projects in the faculties of Engineering, Science, and Agriculture (in national universities), thanks to a new sponsorship agreement with the program’s sponsors for the year 2010- 2011. In an effort to stimulate the culture of Research and Development, the Program’s sponsors are solidifying their commitment to the future of the Egyptian scientific community through their donations to the Young Innovators' Awards (YIA) program. The grant is funded by Sawiris Foundation (Gold Sponsor), Misr El Kheir Foundation (Silver Sponsor), Mobinil and SADKO (Bronze Sponsors), and supported by the Research and Development Innovation Programme (RDI) and Al Korra Foundation.

 

Gold Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mission of the Sawiris Foundation is to contribute to Egypt’s human development efforts by supporting initiatives that promote job creation through training, quality education and access to micro credit. The Foundation also supports efforts to promote improved health and greater access of local communities to basic infrastructure and services, two important prerequisites for productivity.

Their sponsorship will provide 50 grants aimed at students in all sections of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Agriculture at the level of all public universities in Egypt. The foundation’s grant, which values 500 thousand pounds for a year, includes awards for the winning research proposals developed by innovative students for their final graduating projects.

 

Silver Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masr El Kheir Foundation was established in 2007 and registered as a Non for Profit Organization working in the sustainable development. MEK aims at improving the living conditions of Egyptian communities through sustainable programs. MEK focuses on Health, Education, Social Solidarity, Scientific Research, and Aspects of Life (Sports, Arts, and Culture).

 

Bronze Sponsors:

 

 

 

Since its inception in May 1998, Mobinil has strived to maintain its position as the leading Mobile service operator in Egypt. Honoring the trust of 16 million customers, Mobinil is committed to being the leading Mobile service provider in Egypt, providing the best quality service for its customers, the best working environment for its employees, top value for its shareholders, and proudly contributing to the development of the community.

 

 

 

 

 

The Sadko Group started as a wholesale and distribution business in 1986 by the late Eng. Sadek Hanna Ghabbour, the founder of Ghabbour Brothers in 1961, which pioneered the consumer credit business in various arrays of products including tires, trucks, small home appliances, agricultural equipment and automotive spareparts.Ever since its establishment the group has grown to operate in various sectors, including wholesale and retail, consumer electronics and plastics manufacturing.Sadko has experienced strong growth over recent years which has enabled the company to be positioned as one of the leading distribution companies in Egypt. 

 

Supporters:

The RDI Programme aims at strengthening the links between the research sector and the industry while enhancing the innovation and technology transfer culture. Managed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and funded by the European Commission with a grant of € 11 million, the RDI Programme, launched in October 2007, aims to contribute to enhancement of Egypt’s economic growth and international competitiveness through improving its research, development and innovation performance. Additionally, the RDI Programme succeeded in strengthening the links between the Research and Development (R&D) sector and the industry through its EU-Egypt Innovation Fund which financed 51 multidisciplinary projects.

(Al Korra Foundation)Consukorra is a joint stock company with a paid in capital of more than 51 million Egyptian pounds. It’s expanding beyond Egypt and becoming one of the leading companies in providing a wide range of tailored solutions and services in the industrial, agricultural, market development/trading and energy sectors. Consukorra Company believes that education and productivity are fundamentals for the sustainable growth of Egyptian economy through investing in young talented Egyptian students.

 

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