Innovative Nanotechnology Club - INC

Research & Innovation Workshop Series 2026

Are you a final-year undergraduate student or a fresh graduate passionate about science, materials, and research?

Join our exclusive workshop series designed to equip the next generation of researchers with essential knowledge and practical insights in cutting-edge scientific fields.

Workshop Topics
Fundamentals of Electrochemistry
• Redox reactions and cell notation
• Cyclic voltammetry and EIS analysis
• Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode processes

Energy Storage: Batteries & Supercapacitors
• Battery vs. supercapacitor mechanisms
• Electrode and electrolyte design principles
• Performance metrics: capacity, power, cycling stability, and energy density

Using AI in Scientific Research
• Applications of AI in research workflows
• Reproducibility and ethical considerations in AI-assisted research

DFT & Computational Materials Studies
• Fundamentals of Density Functional Theory (DFT)
• Energy, DOS, and band structure calculations
• Materials design through computational modeling

Lab Techniques & Characterization Methods
• XRD, SEM, and FTIR fundamentals
• Sample preparation and data quality best practices
• Laboratory safety and efficient workflows

Target Participants
Final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates in:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Nanomaterials

Selection Criteria
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant research experience, coursework, or project work.

Why Join?
✔ Learn from experienced researchers and academics
✔ Gain valuable research and laboratory skills
✔ Explore advanced tools and methodologies in modern science
✔ Strengthen your academic and professional profile

Limited Seats Available! Register now https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzvJN8PhnI7x5B8_sL6Ouk69zwLhELgH8QS-3JqzGd52eYhQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your scientific knowledge and prepare for a successful research career.

Happening at The American University in Cairo (New Campus) Business Lunch Talk: Corporate Venture Capital & Smart Financial Growth

Join us for an engaging session where you’ll explore the world of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and learn how major companies invest in startups to drive innovation and business growth.

You’ll also gain valuable insights into smart financial thinking, spending strategies, and how students and young professionals can benefit from today’s investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

✨ What You’ll Discover:
• What Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is
• How corporations invest in startups
• Real-world business and investment success stories
• Smart financial and spending insights
• Opportunities for students and future entrepreneurs

🎤 Speaker: Mrs. Dalia Ibrahim
CEO of Nahdet Misr, Founder of EdVentures & Ta’heal

📍 Location: Shafik Gabr Hall (P008) at The American University in Cairo (New Campus)
📅 Date: Wednesday, 13/5/2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

⚠️ Seats are limited — registration is required to attend.

Register here👇
Registration Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIHSH2WD03MyfGVRxdOXsQt4AuXr5yJy4ZRHQ0ItBN7tamsg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and explore the future of business and innovation!

🛫*Ready to explore the world of Corporate Venture Capital?*🛫

Join us for an exclusive live event where innovation meets investment!
Discover how corporations invest in startups, drive innovation, and shape the future of business.

What you’ll learn:
* What is Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)?
* How big companies invest in startups
* Real-world strategies & success stories
* How you can benefit from this ecosystem

Meet Mrs. Dalia Ibrahim,
CEO Nahdet Mist, Founder, Ed-Ventures & Ta’heal.

Location: Shafik Gabr Hall (P008)
Date: 13/5/2026 (Wednesday)
Time* : *5:30 PM

Limited seats available!
Make sure to register to secure your spot.👇👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIHSH2WD03MyfGVRxdOXsQt4AuXr5yJy4ZRHQ0ItBN7tamsg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Don’t miss your chance to step into the world of smart investing and innovation!
*INC*

We’re proud to share the success of our recent event, “The IPE of Corruption”, where we explored the realities of corruption in institutions and its impact on investment and economic growth. The discussion was insightful, eye-opening, and sparked important conversations among attendees.

A sincere thank you to our speaker, Mr. Fouad Darwish, for delivering such a powerful and thought-provoking session. Your expertise and perspective added real value and depth to the topic.

Special thanks to all our attendees for your engagement, thoughtful questions, and active participation — you made the session truly impactful.

And appreciation to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible.

Looking forward to more meaningful discussions ahead… stay tuned!

We’re proud to share the success of our recent session hosted by the Innovative Nanotechnology Club (INC) — a truly inspiring experience where ideas met action.

A huge thank you to our amazing speaker, 🎤 Ahmed Abdelhamid, for delivering such valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-world perspectives on building financial success. The session was filled with impactful takeaways that left everyone motivated and thinking bigger.

Special appreciation to everyone behind the scenes who made this event possible — from planning to ex*****on, your effort truly showed.

And of course, thank you to all the attendees for your energy, engagement, and ambition. You made this event come alive.

🚀 This is just the beginning… more impactful events are on the way! Stay tuned.
This event was supported by Afretec, OSL at AUC and GSA at AUC
AUC The American University in Cairo

*Ready to make your first $1 Million?*🔥💰

The Innovative Nanotechnology Club (INC) invites you to an exclusive, high-impact event designed to change how you think about money, success, and opportunity.

Meet *Dr. Ahmed Abdelhamid*
CEO & Founder of Keheilan Asset Management

He’ll take you behind the scenes of real-world success and share:
⚡ Real strategies behind building wealth
⚡ Practical steps you can start immediately
⚡ The mindset that turns ambition into results

This is more than a talk — it’s your starting point.

Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or someone who refuses to settle for average — this session is designed for you.
Date: 22 April 2026
Time: 5 PM
Place: AUC New Campus, District 5 (5th Settlement)

🚀 Your journey to financial success starts here. Don’t miss it.

*Spots are limited — registration is required to attend.*

*Register now:* https://forms.gle/1DcJsXMKYdjFHySf9

✨ INC Competition Day 2026 | February 2, 2026 ✨

The Innovative Nanotechnology Club (INC) proudly hosted the INC Competition Day 2026 at The American University in Cairo (AUC) on February 2, 2026.

This national competition welcomed students from universities across Egypt, reflecting INC’s core mission to empower young scholars, support early-stage and student researchers, and promote research-driven innovation across nanotechnology and interdisciplinary sciences.

We sincerely thank all participants for their outstanding projects and presentations. The diversity, scientific depth, and creativity of the submitted work truly highlighted the potential of young researchers in Egypt.
We also extend our deep appreciation to our distinguished judging committee for their professionalism, transparency, and valuable scientific insights throughout the evaluation process.

🧑‍⚖️ Judging Committee

Dr. Bassamat Shaheen – Adjunct Assistant Professor, The American University in Cairo

Dr. Manar M. Taha – Researcher, Environmental Department, Agricultural Research Center (ARC) & Energy Materials Laboratory (EML), AUC

Dr. Asmaa Heiba – Adjunct Assistant Professor, AUC

🏆 Presentation Competition Winners

🥇 Mahmoud Rabah – Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology - EJUST
🥈 Fatma Alaa Eldeen – AUC The American University in Cairo
🥉 Manar T. El-Morsy – جامعة القاهرة Cairo University
Mohamed El-Sayed – Al-Azhar University
Nagem Al-Din Mahrous – Al-Azhar University

🖼️ Poster Competition Winners

🥇 Undergraduate Team – Shams University 🌟
Sohila Karem | Elaf A’Ela | Mohammed Hesham | Bassant Essam

⭐ A particularly proud moment for INC, this undergraduate team competed alongside graduate students and secured 1st place, demonstrating exceptional scientific capability and teamwork.

🥈 Shaza Khorshed | Ahmed Maher Abdeldayem – The American University in Cairo
🥉 Mahmoud Shokry Ghanem | Abdulrahman Mohamed | Saad Hamdeen – The American University in Cairo

🎓 Advisory Support

We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Karim Seddik for his continuous support, and to
Prof. Ehab El Sawy (INC Advisor) and Prof. Nageh K. Allam (INC Co-Advisor) for their guidance, mentorship, and encouragement throughout this journey.

🛠️ Organization & INC Board

Special recognition goes to Mr. عبدالله عبدالحميد عكر and Mr. Ezz Yousef , who led the organization of the event, from abstract selection and coordination to logistics, facilities, and on-ground ex*****on.

We also thank Alaa Dashaan for the event designs, Rufaydah Ahmed for professionally presenting and opening the day, and the INC Board Members for their dedication and teamwork:
Shadi Eldib, Moustafa Ibrahim, Abdelrahman Abdelmohsen, Nada Ali, Mostafa A. Moselhy, Ahmed Arafa, and Abdallah Zaki.

🤝 Institutional & Community Support

We are grateful to the AUC Graduate Student Association (GSA) and AUC Office of Student Life (OSL) for their valuable collaboration and continued support in making this event possible.

INC Competition Day 2026 showcased the true power of student-led research, collaboration, and innovation.
We are proud to support the next generation of scientists and innovators across Egypt 🚀

🎉 Participants Have Been Selected! 🎉

We are happy to announce that the participants for the INC Nano Innovation Event have been officially selected.

📩 All accepted participants have received a confirmation email that includes the form required to confirm participation.
If you have been selected, please check your email and complete the form within the deadline.

⚠️ Important Notes:

Final poster or presentation submission deadline: Saturday morning

Participants must follow the poster guidelines announced earlier

Each participant is responsible for printing and bringing their own poster

We look forward to seeing your innovative work 🔬✨

Send a message to learn more