Prof. Ahmed Farag El-Kased, President of Menoufia University, inaugurated today the 15th edition of the annual graduation projects exhibition at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering in Menouf (FEE Control Exhibition 2026). The exhibition showcases around 60 innovative student projects in modern technology, digital transformation, and green transition fields, aiming to serve industry and society over two days at the faculty premises in Menouf.

The event was attended by Prof. Sobhi Sharaf, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Prof. Ghada Ali Hassan, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Prof. Gamal Mahrous, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Essam Gomaa, Professor of Industrial Control and Electronics and General Supervisor of the exhibition, along with faculty members, industry experts, representatives of technology companies, and entrepreneurs.

During his tour of the exhibition booths and discussions with students, the University President affirmed that the projects reflect the significant development achieved by the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and its leadership in modern technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. He noted that the exhibition serves as a real platform for discovering young engineering talent and linking it with the needs of the labor market and national industry.

He added that the Egyptian state places great emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, and that Menoufia University prioritizes supporting creative students by providing an advanced educational and research environment that enables the transformation of innovative ideas into applicable projects and start-up companies capable of competing locally and internationally, in line with the objectives of the New Republic and Egypt Vision 2030.

The President also highlighted the university’s continuous efforts to develop laboratories and research infrastructure and strengthen cooperation with the industrial and technological sectors, aiming to prepare graduates equipped with technical and practical skills aligned with future labor market requirements. He emphasized that today’s student projects represent the foundation of advanced national industries based on knowledge and modern technology.

He further praised the high quality of the participating projects, which presented innovative solutions in energy, healthcare, smart industry, and smart cities. He affirmed the university’s commitment to providing financial and technical support to promising projects and connecting their creators with investors and entrepreneurs to transform them into startups that contribute to the national economy.

Prof. Gamal Mahrous, Dean of the Faculty, stated that this year’s exhibition witnessed a significant advancement in the quality of projects presented. Students from the Departments of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and other disciplines presented around 60 innovative projects covering artificial intelligence applications, medical robotics, embedded systems, IoT solutions, industrial control systems, mechatronics, embedded networks, and network engineering.

He added that the faculty is committed to fostering creativity and innovation, encouraging students to develop real-world technological solutions that serve society and advance local industry, while working to transform outstanding graduation projects into successful start-ups.

Industry experts and technology representatives participating in the exhibition noted that this year’s projects addressed real challenges in energy, healthcare, and smart industry systems, presenting advanced youth-driven Egyptian models, including medical service robots, smart solar energy efficiency systems, and AI- and IoT-based software for smart city development.

Students also presented several innovations designed to serve persons with disabilities, including assistive devices, voice-controlled smart glasses, and AI-based smart wheelchairs, reflecting strong interdisciplinary integration and responsiveness to societal needs.

The exhibition also witnessed participation from entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, civil society organizations, medical and technological device manufacturers, and students from various institutions, including the Faculty of Health Sciences Technology at Menoufia University, October 10th Institute, Al-Shorouk Academy, Future University, Faculty of Computers and Information at Sadat University, Delta Technological University, in addition to school students’ technological projects.

The exhibition serves as a key opportunity to identify young engineering talent and establish direct communication channels between innovative students and investors, facilitating the adoption of distinguished ideas and transforming them into startups that support the national economy.

The exhibition is scheduled to conclude tomorrow with the distribution of financial awards and commemorative trophies to the most outstanding and innovative projects.