Second Phase of InnoEgypt Begins
Now the second phase of the EU funded project InnoEgypt begins where 40 out of 150 startups receive full incubation support, including technical, legal and business consultancy, in addition to …
People in SEKEM: Moamen Ghanem
“Every time an opportunity of development appeared to me, I used to say ‘Yes’ to it. Yet, I learned to be more selective and to look ahead during the past …
InnoEgypt: SEKEM Cooperates with EU in Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
In the framework of the EU-Egypt partnership that includes promoting social entrepreneurship and innovation, SEKEM cooperates in the project InnoEgypt. With the slogan “IncuVate your Idea”, and a budget of 1,870,000 Euros, the two-year project fosters incubating innovative projects emerging in Egypt in the four industrial priority sectors: Agro-Food, Construction and Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Textile and Handcrafts.
New artworks by the painter Gerlinde Wendland in SEKEM
Although Gerlinde Wendland is one of the most loyal SEKEM friends and is spending several weeks in SEKEM already for many years, she always has the impression “to immerse into …
100% Organic Agriculture: SEKEM Children Start to Transform Egypt
Around 350 persons of different ages, nationalities and professions contributed to cultivating this season’s Organic wheat at the main SEKEM farm. This came in the framework of the project “Let’s …
Graduation Ceremony 2018 at Heliopolis University
At the same time that Heliopolis University (HU) is launching two new faculties and receiving new students, the six-year-old educational entity bid farewell to its third batch of graduates. Around …
Start of a New Academic Year With Two New Faculties at Heliopolis University
These days, the campus of Heliopolis University is getting crowded again by students; the new academic year has just started and more than 700 new students came on board. Around …
Heliopolis University opens first Faculty of Organic Agriculture in Egypt and calls for international students
With the start of the new academic year, on the 23rd of September 2018, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) will inaugurate its new Faculty of Organic Agriculture, which is …
People in SEKEM: Rady Zaki
“I was seven when I first learned about electrical repair and maintenance,” says Rady Zaki. “That was at my uncle’s workshop, where he taught me all the basics about it.” …
People in SEKEM: Sanaa Shehata
“Helmy Abouleish used to call me Safiya Zaghloul as I remind him of the Egyptian female activist”, tells Sanaa Shehata. “I do not really see many similar features, but it …
Performing for the Unknown Ear
From 27 February to 4 March 2018, pianist and singer Dorien Verheijden, violinist Astrid Abas and fundraiser Erik Prins from the Netherlands stayed in Egypt to give workshops in the …
SEKEM in Brazil: Sustainable Engagement without Borders
Nowadays, the consumer behavior plays a crucial role in influencing business strategies, at the same time it can hugely contribute to realizing a sustainable economy. Brazil is among many countries …
Sustainability from the Sun: A New Solar Pump and Capacity Building by SEKEM Energy
SEKEM is presenting one more time the power of the sun as a crucial sustainable solution for the future of agriculture in Egypt. Funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), …
Visiting Austria: Work Experience Abroad for Heliopolis University Student
The Austrian SEKEM Friends Association arranged in cooperation with the association “Arche Guntrams” an internship for a student of the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU). Karim Mokhtar Elwakad, student …
Future of Gender Equality: An Initiative by Heliopolis University
Under the title “Future of Gender Equality”, the Core Program of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development is initiating a series of sessions and workshops in order to sensitize its students …
Heliopolis University Student Band Shines at the “Space of Culture”
Again, orient and occident music meet at the “Space of Culture”. This time was during a concert of “Farsha”, the student band of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development. The young …
First Graduation Ceremony of Heliopolis University at “Space of Culture”
Recently, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development solemnized the Bachelor graduation of the first students of its three faculties: Business, Engineering and Pharmacy. The graduation ceremony took place at the “Space …
Portraits of the Future by Lina Osama at “Space of Culture”
In the scope of the ongoing events of the “Space of Culture“, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development hosted an art exhibition by the Egyptian artist Lina Osama. In the light of …
Opening the “Space of Culture”
With a great musical performance, the “Egyptian Project Band” contributed to the “Space of Culture” inauguration event. Sponsored by SEKEM Group, the German “Lebensbaum Foundation” and the non-profit organization “LOYAC“, Heliopolis University …
Innovation: The Graduation Password at Heliopolis University
Five years after its inauguration, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development has recently celebrated the graduation of its first students from its faculties of Engineering and Pharmacy. The students’ innovative projects …