AUC Innovation Hub
A Home for Innovation
AUC Innovation Hub is a state-of-the-art innovation facility in the Hebeka Building at the AUC New Campus. In just one place, Innovation Hub facilities offer a seamless environment and collaborative work space which foster creativity, collaboration and communication amongst Innovation Partners.
What We Do?
Connect
Connecting academia, industry, startups, enablers and policymakers through events such as the Monthly Mixer, policy dialogues and roundtables.
Inspire
Inspiring action by showcasing innovation solutions and industry trends in new verticals through activities like innovation workshops and training.
Co-Create
Co-creating and fostering synergistic collaborations that transform ideas into impactful realities within our dynamic ecosystem through initiatives such as Futures Lab, design thinking workshops, innovation ideathons and hackathons.
Our Focus Areas
1. Digital Transformation
2. Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
3. Sustainability and Green Economy
Signature Events and Programs
Design Thinking Workshops
These workshops focus on the principles of design thinking, providing a user-centric approach to problem-solving and encouraging creative and practical solutions.
Futures Lab
This unique initiative employs a blend of methodologies and facilitation tools to help partners envision alternative futures for their industry, leading to the development of bold scenarios that strategically address these potential futures.
Innovation Summit
This annual event gathers stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem in one space, where they explore the latest trends, present showcases and connect with fellow innovators.
Policy Dialogue and Roundtables
These forums bring together stakeholders for critical discussions on policymaking in the field of innovation, aimed at influencing and shaping supportive policies for the ecosystem.
Monthly Mixer
This regular event is designed for networking and collaboration among the innovation community, featuring guest speakers and interactive sessions to foster connections and exchange ideas.
Innovation Ideathons and Hackathons
These events allow participants to engage in intensive, time-bound challenges to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions, promoting creativity and rapid problem-solving.
Innovation Workshops and Trainings
Our workshops and training sessions are designed to equip participants with practical skills and foster knowledge sharing. We are committed to empowering individuals to cultivate their entrepreneurial and innovation capabilities.
Our Engagement Modes and Industry Partners
Strategic Sponsorship/Vertical Champions
Innovation Partner for Corporates
Innovation Ecosystem Events
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Bridging the gap between industry and academia has always been a long-term challenge for our economy. Our vision for the AUC Innovation Hub is to create a collaborative space where industry experts, professors and students leverage their wealth of knowledge and expertise to solve real-world problems.
The Futures Lab could not be more timely. The pace of change in the climate change space is unprecedented, and immediate actions are severely needed. Bringing voices from all relevant stakeholders to greening real estate in Egypt into one place, the Futures Lab is a much-needed approach to address climate change pressures beyond traditional solutions.
Contact Us
The American University in Cairo
AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74
New Cairo 11835, Egypt
tel: +20.2.615.1000
Email: [email protected]