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 to contribute to national economic growth, strengthen global competitiveness, and diversify income sources.
Vice Deanship Pillars
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, Mission & Values
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
Training Programs
A set of training modules and workshops implemented throughout the academic year to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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.
Events
Organizing events to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and encourage students to engage in these fields.
Future Entrepreneurs Incubator
Coming soonSupporting entrepreneurs in developing innovative ideas and startup projects and advancing them to reach investors.
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 college coordinators.
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.
Shared Workspaces
In collaboration with our success partners, shared workspaces, meeting rooms, specialized labs, and testing areas can be made available for entrepreneurs.
Calendar
Contact Us
- Email: dsr-ie@uj.edu.sa
- Location: University of Jeddah – Deanship of Research and Innovation – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vice Deanship
- Phone: (0000000000)
