The Journey of
UGRF
UGRF Goes International
What started 10 years ago as NU’s Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF) has grown into a national competition and now, for its 20th edition, it’s going international!
Registration is now open until May 1st
Be part of this incredible journey and showcase your research on a global stage!
The Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF) is a flagship event of Nile University which has been going successfully for 10 years. Nile University organizes the UGRF every semester and it aims at encouraging the undergraduate students to put their course projects into practical outcome. Students present their projects in the form of 2 pages summary, videos, prototypes & applications. They get judged & evaluated by jury panel of university professors and senior researchers. Winners get recognized and receive Awards.
20th Undergraduate Research Forum: Youth International Innovation Competition This year marks a groundbreaking milestone as the UGRF becomes an international competition. It will be a unique competition for undergraduate and graduate students to connect with diverse cultures, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration across borders. With a focus on innovation and impact, the event will feature new innovative topics and aims to support out-of-the-box ideas, aspiring to sponsor brilliant concepts and inspire solutions that can make a difference on a global scale.

Tracks
- Civil and Architecture Engineering
- Electronics, Communication and Computer Engineering
- Industrial, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Systems Innovation
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Quantum Computing Applications
- Cybersecurity
- General Business & Economics
- Fintech
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Operation & Supply Chain Management
- Management of Information Technology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Computational Biotechnology
- Marine Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Agriculture & Food Biotechnology
- Engineering Applications
- Computer Applications
- Healthcare Applications
- Environmental Applications
- Biotechnology
- Other General Projects
- Healthcare
- Accessibility (e.g. Assistive Technologies, Smart Prosthetics & Rehabilitation Robotics)
- Healthcare Technologies
- Genomics Technologies
- Bio-Sensors
- Psychological technologies (e.g. technologies for mental health improvement)
- Sustainable Development
- Green Technologies
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Advancing Marine Technology and Sustainable Coastal Development
- Hygiene & Sterilization Technologies
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Sustainable Cities and Communication
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land

We welcome students from all around the world to participate either virtually or physically.
Whether you're based in the Middle East or anywhere across the world, you are more than welcome to apply and showcase your research.
Visa Support
- NU is happy to provide invitation letters for all accepted international participants to help with visa applications.
- You can check your country's visa status for Egypt through the Passport Index website.
About Egypt
- To have a smooth and enjoyable journey to Egypt! Here are some of the top transportation options: Uber Egypt - Careem – GoBus - InDrive
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