Main Tasks of the Science and Technology Parks Department

The Science and Technology Parks Department acts as a vital link between the university, the job market, and the industrial sector. It serves as a key driver for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The department’s tasks are organized within a clear strategic framework, as follows:

First: General Tasks of the Department

1. Plan and implement programs and initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the university.
2. Support the transfer of technology from the university to society and industry by turning research ideas into real, marketable products or services.
3. Host and support startups and entrepreneurial projects by providing technical, administrative, and logistical support in a fully integrated innovation environment.
4. Strengthen scientific and economic cooperation between the university and government institutions, the private sector, and international organizations in research, development, and innovation.
5. Contribute to building a sustainable knowledge-based economy by developing initiatives that create quality job opportunities and support knowledge-based projects.
6. Organize events, conferences, and science and technology exhibitions that showcase the university’s work and encourage the exchange of experiences and innovations.
7. Oversee the department’s internal units and ensure their work is aligned to achieve the university’s strategic goals in training, innovation, scientific marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Second: Tasks of the Department’s Units

1. Training and Employment Unit

• Organize workshops and training sessions to develop specialized skills, e-management skills, decision-making abilities, and leadership capacities for students and graduates.
• Provide career counseling, track graduates, and analyze employment outcomes.
• Create a database of graduates and employers, and organize job fairs and networking events.
• Implement the National Strategy for Education and Higher Education (2021–2031), focusing on training, employment, and follow-up.
• Activate partnerships with government agencies and NGOs to offer job opportunities and training programs.

2. Technology Incubator and Ecosystem Unit

• Support innovative ideas and entrepreneurial projects, turning them into viable startups.
• Offer technical support and consulting in management, marketing, and financing for incubated projects.
• Build an integrated work environment that supports the innovation ecosystem within the university.

3. Scientific Output Marketing Unit

• Document and promote the university’s research and scientific outputs, linking them to industry and community needs.
• Develop systems for intellectual property protection, patent registration, and promotion.
• Organize science exhibitions and promotional campaigns for innovative products developed through university research.

4. Entrepreneurship Unit

• Strengthen the culture of entrepreneurship among students and faculty, and encourage them to launch entrepreneurial projects.
• Design training programs and development initiatives that boost creativity and initiative.
• Build local and international networks to support university entrepreneurs and help them reach markets.