🌍 Exciting News! GreeNovaX Led IoT Entrepreneurship & Mentorship Workshop in Alexandria, Egypt
GreeNovaX is proud to have organized the IoT Entrepreneurship Training and Mentorship Workshop hosted and co-organized at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, Egypt, from October 7–10, 2025, as part of the DAAD-funded GERMENAIOT Project.
🚀 Workshop Chair and Organizer:
Dr. Ali Behravan, founder and owner of GreeNovaX, took the lead in designing and delivering a comprehensive entrepreneurship and innovation training program focused on IoT-driven sustainable business creation aligned with the European Commission GreenDeal.
🎓 Workshop Host and Co-Organizers: This impactful initiative was realized in close partnership with Prof. Dr. Yasser Gaber and Dr. Rania Assem, who locally co-organized the event with their warm hospitality.
🤝We appreciate the impactful contribution of Dr. Hamidreza Ahmadian, Prof. Roman Obermaisser, Prof. Ala Khalifeh, Prof. Bassem BOUAZIZ & Prof. Tarek Zlitni.
🎓 Workshop Sessions Delivered
🟢 Opening session and agenda – by Prof. Dr. Yasser Gaber
🟢 Project activities overview and introduction – by Dr. Hamidreza Ahmadian
🟢 What is Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Fundamentals for IoT engineers – by Dr. Ali Behravan
🟢 Smart Entrepreneurship in the Age of IoT: Trends & Innovations – by Prof. Sara El gazzar
🟢 Structuring a Successful Proposal: From Idea to Business Model – by Mr. Ahmed Hisham, (Chambers of Commerce, Alexandria, Egypt)
🎯 Workshop Focus Areas
Participants received hands-on training and mentorship in:
– Startup mindset & entrepreneurial strategy
– IoT product innovation
– Business modeling and proposal structuring
– Pitch preparation and delivery
🎤 Startup Ideas Pitch Competition – In the Pitch Day, interdisciplinary student and alumni teams presented innovative IoT-based startup ideas in health, energy, environment, heritage tech, and smart infrastructure—followed by certificates of participation issued by Dr. Ali Behravan and Prof. Dr. Yasser Gaber and mentorship feedback.
🏆 Award Announcement
🥇 1st Place – Smart Greenhouse and Smart Fish Farm Integrated System
→ Awarded Best Startup Idea Certificate & Trophy
🥈 2nd Place – VIBRA
→ Awarded 2nd Place Best Startup Idea Certificate & Trophy
GreeNovaX and GERMENAIOT extend their congratulations to all teams for their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. The creativity and tech-driven mindset from the participating students and alumni reflect the growing potential of the MENA region in sustainable IoT innovation.