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Entrepreneurship Journey Prof. Wael Badawy, P.Eng Adviser, VP for Business and Innovation Umm Al-Qora University, Makkah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia July 21, 2012 1

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Entrepreneurship Journey

Prof. Wael Badawy, P.Eng Adviser, VP for Business and Innovation

Umm Al-Qora University, Makkah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

July 21, 2012 1

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Land of Wealth

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UQU

Year established : 1949 Number of Colleges (32) Number of Institutes (6) Number of Students (73,015) Number of Faculty members (3,886)

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UQU

Year established : 1949 Number of Colleges (32) Number of Institutes (6) Number of Students (73,015) Number of Faculty members (3,886)

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UQU Vision

•  That the University of Umm Al-Qura, with what it has from qualified human resources, advanced infrastructure, scientific programs, research priorities, and managerial and financial systems, will become:

•  Trusted by the community and is its first choice. •  A world authority in accreditation for Islamic studies

(Shari’a) and Arabic Language. •  House of expertise and the official reference in the

issue of developing the environment of Makkah and the holy places.

•  An environment that facilitates innovation in knowledge and science, according to the established world criteria. ]

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UQU Mission

•  Pioneering in education, scientific research and the service of the local and global society.

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Vision on Entrepreneurship

•  to graduate students with entrepreneurship spirit that hire others and contribute to the growing knowledge base economy.

•  to be a reference in the region to promote business and innovation by applying best practices.

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Facilities

•  VP for business and Innovation founded in 2010

•  College of Business Management founded in 2009

•  Institute of Scientific Research and Revival of Islamic Heritage

•  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research

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VP Business and Innovation

•  Established in 2010 •  Vision: Leading the development of

knowledge-based economy •  Mission: Development and settlement of

the knowledge produced by the university and contribute to the transfer of knowledge and technology

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VP Business and Innovation

•  The Institute for Research and Consultancy Studies –  Houses of Expertise Unit –  Scientific Chairs

•  The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship –  Innovations, Technology and Business Incubators

•  IP Management Unit •  Makkah Techno Valley Company

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The Institute for Research and Consultancy Studies

•  A center that was expanded to become the Institute in 2009.

•  The objectives of the Institute: - Maximize the contribution towards development plans and building a knowledge-based society - Increase the cooperation between the university and the public and private sectors. - Provide research and consulting services for public and private sectors.

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Houses of Expertise Unit

•  The unit utilizes the scientific expertise, and specialization of the university faculty staff members.

•  Its mission is to provide expertise, technical consultancy and research to transform knowledge and experience available to the University and its employees to projects targeting commercial and financial returns.

•  With sixty houses in different disciplines managed by scientific personnel with specilized experience in the field of training and educational consulting, the Unit has a key impact on the Community.

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The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

•  A center that was expanded to become the Institute in 2012.

•  It promotes entrepreneurship culture, creativity, innovation and knowledge transfer. It supports the development of knowledge-based economy with experience and expertise available to the employees of the university. It hosts innovation and technology incubators to help students and graduates start their own business.

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Makkah Techno Valley Company

•  An investment holding company owned by University of Umm Al-Qura with initial capital of SAR 100 million to support knowledge-based economy.

•  Makkah Techno Valley Company invests in technology transfer, developing products, scientific and technical solutions based on research and innovation at the University of Umm Al-Qura.

•  The company also hosts research and development centers in collaborations with international companies.

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Innovations, Technology and Business Incubators

Innovation Incubator: •  Early stage incubators Technology Incubator: •  SAR 100 Million investment that was announced May

2012 to house technology transfer in Geo-informatics by KACST

Business Incubators •  Early stage incubators

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Intellectual Property Management Unit

•  Established in Mid 2011, to play a key role in managing Intellectual Property. It provides financial support and managing advices to all students, employees and members of the community.

•  As a young unit, it was able to register four patent

applications in the United States.

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Outreach

•  International collaboration •  National and international event organization

–  www.ieforum.org –  www.tedxuqu.com

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Collaboration with Harvard

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Collaboration with Oxford

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Event Organization

www.ieforum.org

www.tedxuqu.com

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Key Challenges

•  Eco System Support •  Serving Mega Scale of students •  Maximize ROI of the local Capacity •  Promote sustainable new business

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GCEE membership benefits

•  Exchange knowledge and expertise •  Develop sustainable education,

training and services for innovation and entrepreneurship

•  Explore venues to maximize ROI

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“The most challenging

logistics annual event in the world today”

-  Director of the British Museum

-  26.01.2012

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Increasing Number of Pilgrims 2011: 3 Million

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Spatial and Temporal Constraints

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The Journey (process)

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Arafat

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Arafat – Jabal Al-Rahma

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Muzdalifah

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Mina (the city of tents)

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Jamarat in Mina

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Jamarat in Mina

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Jamarat in Mina

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Central Area of Makkah

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•  Hajj is an international unique phenomena happening annually that requires more interdisciplinary research work

•  Computational analysis, visualization, and simulation provide better understating of the complexity of Hajj

•  Better understating supports more appropriate decisions to avoid problems and enhance Hajj experience

Nature of Hajj

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Q & A

Prof. Wael Badawy, P. Eng.