By:
Robert Kwaku Annor
The
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the National Academy for Information
Technology for Persons with Disabilities, an institution affiliated with the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and headquartered in
Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital.

The
agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in research, development and
entrepreneurship in the field of assistive technologies, in alignment with
Egypt Vision 2030. It seeks to integrate academic and applied expertise to
develop innovative solutions that empower persons with disabilities and promote
their full inclusion in society.
Under
the partnership, the two institutions will cooperate on specialized academic
programmes, joint research initiatives and collaborative graduation projects.
The agreement also provides for support to incubators and accelerators focused
on assistive technology, fostering innovation and practical application of
research outcomes.

E-JUST
said the partnership reflects its commitment to inclusive innovation and to
leveraging advanced scientific research to contribute to a more sustainable and
accessible society.