The Virtual Innovation Lab (VIL) is a core component of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s Institutional Innovation Strategy. It is a dynamic, fully digital platform that connects institutions, innovators, and stakeholders across Egypt’s higher education ecosystem—empowering them to ideate, collaborate, and scale solutions aligned with national priorities and Egypt Vision 2030.
Empowering ideas through support, resources, and mentorship.
Submit, co-develop, and refine innovative ideas collaboratively across institutions
Engage in national innovation challenges aligned with Egypt Vision 2030
Connect with academic, industry, and certified innovation experts
Access toolkits, templates, datasets, and best practices
Participate in bootcamps, training, and certification in innovation management
Accelerate high-potential ideas through structured support over 9 months
Contribute your solution through the Idea Portal
