Mansoura University Wins Enactus Egypt 2026 with ATHR Circular Economy Project
Mansoura University's Enactus team secured first place in the Enactus Egypt National Competition after presenting ATHR, an innovative project that transforms agricultural and textile waste into sustainable products.
As part of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's strategy to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and university-led sustainable development, Mansoura University has achieved a major milestone after its Enactus team won first place at the Enactus Egypt National Competition.
The team secured the top position among 35 universities from across Egypt with its ATHR project, an initiative designed to advance the circular economy through innovative waste recycling solutions.
ATHR Promotes Sustainable Resource Utilization
The ATHR project focuses on recycling agricultural waste and discarded textiles, transforming them into environmentally friendly products with economic value.
By converting waste into sustainable materials, the initiative contributes to the growth of the green economy, improves resource efficiency, and helps reduce environmental pollution, while supporting Egypt's broader sustainable development objectives.
Empowering Students Through Innovation
The achievement highlights the growing role of Egyptian universities in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by providing students with an environment that encourages creativity and practical problem-solving.
Through initiatives such as ATHR, students are able to transform innovative ideas into real-world projects that address societal challenges, strengthen graduate competitiveness, and reinforce the role of universities as key drivers of knowledge-based economic development.

