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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vice Deanship

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vice Deanship aims to support innovation and foster entrepreneurship among students, faculty members, and the wider community, while providing an enabling environment for innovation and development within the university and beyond.

The Vice deanship’s role aligns with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program 2020 and Vision 2030, which prioritize building a knowledge-based economy, enhancing the role of entrepreneurship, and improving the efficiency of small and medium enterprises. This contributes to national economic growth, strengthens global competitiveness, diversifies income sources, and reduces reliance on oil resources. The Vice deanship also follows the international trends of leading universities, recognizing the importance of knowledge production in building national economies and its significant impact on comprehensive development.

Awareness & Education

Promoting a culture of innovation and developing the essential skills required in the entrepreneurial community.

Empowerment

Providing consulting services and training entrepreneurs within a supportive environment.

Engagement

Facilitating communication and collaboration between the university and the various stakeholders of the local entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Vision

To be national leaders in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mission

Our mission is to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the students, faculty members, and the community of the University of Jeddah by providing education, experience, resources, and support to create a hub for ideas, people, resources, and technology to shape the future.

Values

The values of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vice Deanship are based on creating a stimulating and attractive environment for innovation, fostering creative and entrepreneurial thinking among University of Jeddah students, and nurturing innovative entrepreneurs guided by the Vice deanship’s core principles of:

Collaborate with integrity to work with new ideas.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, transparency, and commitment

Collaboration

We work with a spirit of teamwork.

Action

We are committed to turning promises into reality.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas, are willing to take risks, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Services

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Training Programs

A set of training modules and workshops are implemented throughout the academic year to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Consulting and Mentorship Services

A network of proactive faculty members offering their academic and practical expertise to support students through consultations, workshops, and training sessions that enrich the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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Events

Organizing events to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and encourage students to engage in these fields.

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Future Entrepreneurs Incubator

Supporting entrepreneurs in developing innovative ideas and startup projects and advancing them to reach investors. Coming soon!

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Graduation Projects to Startups Initiative

An initiative aimed at identifying creative ideas from graduation projects that are suitable for the field of innovation and entrepreneurship. Registration is done by the college coordinators.

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From Idea to Launch

An initiative that allows any student to submit their ideas, regardless of the stage of development, and receive the necessary support until they reach the market and are registered as a startup in accordance with the regulations and policies of the University of Jeddah.

Submit your idea now!

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Providing Shared Workspaces

In collaboration with our success partners, shared workspaces, meeting rooms, specialized labs, and testing areas can be made available for entrepreneurs.

Apply to access a workspace

Calendar

Contact Us

✉️ Email : dsr-ie@uj.edu.sa
📍 Location: University of Jeddah – Deanship of Research and Innovation – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vice Deanship
📞 Tel: (0000000000)