Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, in partnership with Al Yamamah University, has launched the "Innovative Vision" initiative for the 2025 academic year, aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and enabling them to develop creative solutions that support Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative brought together 120 students from both universities, alongside a number of academics and experts in innovation and entrepreneurship.

An Entrepreneurial Initiative to Support Young Minds

Dr. Faisal Al-Hudaithi, dean of the College of Business Administration at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, said the initiative is a comprehensive platform to help students turn their ideas into tangible projects through a supportive entrepreneurial environment offering interactive workshops, specialized training programs, and mentoring sessions led by prominent entrepreneurs and innovators.

Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Sudairi, dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Al Yamamah University, said the initiative aims to equip students with the practical skills and tools they need to develop their ideas and make a real impact in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Workshops and Specialized Programs to Boost Innovation

The initiative includes a series of training workshops and interactive sessions focused on:

  • Concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship and their importance in the modern economy.
  • Meetings with prominent entrepreneurs to share their experiences and motivate participants.
  • Brainstorming workshops and idea development to turn ideas into workable projects.
  • Developing project prototypes and market studies to ensure the viability of innovations.
  • Intensive training in pitching projects before specialized judging panels.
  • A closing exhibition to showcase outstanding innovations and projects.

Empowering Young Talent to Build the Future

The "Innovative Vision" initiative reflects both universities' commitment to providing an inspiring and motivating environment for ambitious minds, encouraging students to apply their ideas and achieve sustainable development, contributing to a stronger knowledge economy and building bridges of cooperation between academic institutions and the private sector to support innovation in the Kingdom.