The College of Marine Sciences at the University of Basra organized a scientific workshop on the role of technology incubators in supporting student projects and promoting a culture of entrepreneurship.

The workshop aimed to spread the culture of entrepreneurship and raise students' awareness of the importance of technology incubators as a nurturing and stimulating environment for innovation. It also aimed to guide young talent and scientific output towards the job market by transforming promising research and ideas into successful, real-world investment projects that positively impact sustainable development.

The workshop included a lecture by Dr. Najid Faisal Sharif, who reviewed the concept of incubators, their operational mechanisms within academic institutions, and the services, facilities, and technical and logistical support they provide to innovators.