Introduction
The field of work of Pilot incubator covers two categories. The first concerns the Pedagogical Innovation Practices and the second concerns the Applications serving Learning Objectives and Teaching in the University. The main focus is Information Technology applications. Examples include simulation models that make it easier for students to understand the educational content and that increases the efficiency of learning. Prototypes for applications, innovative devices and educational technologies in general embedding virtual and augmented reality, IOT and virtual laboratories constitute a special focus of this activity. The proposal of tools, apparatus, devices that can be used in the educational process are also a possibility.
Mission
As a center of excellence in teaching and learning and an entrepreneurship hub, PILOT aims to empower a generation of startups, that can dynamically support basically the Egyptian Educational System and consequently support the economic growth of the nation and the MENA region. It will work towards the achievement of Egyptian Development Strategy 2030 as well as a catalyst to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Incubator three basic areas of activities are Awareness, Incubation Program, and Consultancy Services.
Vision
To be a center of excellence and a hub for entrepreneurial best practices in the Egyptian governmental universities and in the Middle East and North Africa in areas of Pedagogical Innovation Practices and applications serving Learning Objectives and Teaching.
Goals and Objectives
The basic objective of this incubator is creating a mind set about reinventing education and adopting the entrepreneurial culture and activities by all university actors. Other objectives are:
• Creating an Entrepreneurial mindset among youth in Egypt and the MENA region.
• Supporting startups.
• Improving Education with a specific focus on University Education.
• Supporting Alexandria University in the educational process.
• Supporting Universities in the MENA region in the educational process.
• Working towards achievement of Egypt Strategy 2030.
• Working towards the achievement of the SDGs.
• Working towards job creation and reducing unemployment rates.
• Supporting women's economic empowerment for those working for the educational sector
• Supporting the economic empowerment of people with special needs.
• Incubating IT solutions that can support learning for people with specific needs.
• Implementation of the academic research that help in improving education in Alexandria University.
• Commercialization of the academic research that help in improving education.