The British University in Egypt - Technology, Innovation and Commercialization Office (TICO)

The British University in Egypt has been envisioned as a leading research, innovation and technology hub in Egypt and MENA region. The main challenge to achieve this vision is to close the innovation cycle in order to bridge the gap between research and societal needs. A challenge that many higher education institutes in Egypt and MEA region face. The goal of the TICO is to establish sustainable mechanisms for the development of science and technology solutions that is research-based, innovative and sustainable, and to maximize their economic and societal impact. The vision of the Technology Innovation and Commercialization Office (TICO) at the BUE is to close the innovation cycle in order to bridge the gap between research and industrial and societal needs. Furthermore, TICO BUE Office aims to support innovation and technology in the areas that would develop the business of the existing firms and establish strong and stable small and medium projects.