October university for modern science and technology

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University), Egypt

MSA University is a private university in Egypt committed to academic excellence, scientific research, innovation, and international collaboration. The university promotes interdisciplinary research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships with academic institutions, research organisations, and industry to address scientific, technological, and societal challenges.

Through its Research & Innovation Unit (RIU), MSA University is strengthening its research ecosystem, expanding international research networks, supporting competitive grant applications, and promoting research commercialisation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer.

Research Expertise and Areas of Interest

MSA University is interested in developing international research partnerships across several interdisciplinary areas, including:

• Advanced Manufacturing: 3D and 4D printing, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and biomedical manufacturing technologies.

• Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering: Biodegradable materials, tissue engineering, dental and orthopaedic applications, and innovative medical devices.

• Cancer Genomics and Biotechnology: Cancer genomics, molecular diagnostics, personalised medicine, and translational biomedical research.

• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies: AI-driven research, computational modelling, medical applications, and digital innovation.

• Research and Innovation Management: Research capacity building, technology transfer, intellectual property management, entrepreneurship, and university-industry collaboration.

Horizon Europe and International Collaboration

MSA University is actively expanding its participation in Horizon Europe, particularly Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), collaborative research projects, and the Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA) programme.

Our priorities include strengthening institutional research excellence, developing sustainable international partnerships, enhancing researcher mobility, improving research management capabilities, and supporting the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications.

Partnership Opportunities under WIDERA 2027

MSA University is seeking European and international partners interested in developing competitive proposals under relevant Horizon Europe WIDERA calls, particularly:

• Twinning: Strengthening scientific excellence and institutional research capacity through partnerships with leading research institutions.

• Teaming for Excellence: Exploring opportunities to establish or upgrade centres of research excellence.

• ERA Chairs: Developing research leadership, institutional capacity, and sustainable research excellence.

• European Research Area initiatives: Advancing research management, open science, knowledge valorisation, and innovation ecosystems.

We welcome collaboration with universities, research centres, technology organisations, SMEs, industry partners, and innovation ecosystems to establish long-term strategic partnerships, jointly develop research proposals, exchange knowledge and expertise, and contribute to the objectives of Horizon Europe.

Our objective is to build sustainable partnerships that connect scientific excellence with innovation, capacity building, and societal impact.