Dr. Amr Al‑Awamry is a deep‑tech venture studio founder, R&D strategist, and academic leader who has spent more than 24 years turning complex technologies into practical solutions for industry across the MENA region. As Chief Executive Officer of Aria Ventures, he leads a venture studio focused on building and scaling startups rooted in advanced technologies such as embedded systems, IoT, and applied electronics, with a special emphasis on sectors like agritech, industry 4.0, and smart infrastructure.
In parallel, Dr. Amr serves as CEO of Sanabil for R&D Services (Sanabil R&D), where he and his team design and execute end‑to‑end research and development programs for corporates, SMEs, and ecosystem partners. Sanabil R&D operates as an integrated R&D‑as‑a‑service platform, helping organizations identify deep‑tech opportunities, structure innovation roadmaps, and deliver working prototypes and products that are ready for market validation. Through these roles, he sits at the intersection of universities, industry, and investors, building pipelines that move ideas from the lab to commercially viable companies.
Academically, Dr. Amr is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Engineering at Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, where he has taught, supervised projects, and mentored students since 1999. He received his B.Sc. in Communication Engineering from Benha Faculty of Engineering in 1999, his M.Sc. in Communication Engineering in 2005, and his Ph.D. in Microwave Devices from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI), Russia, in 2012. His academic work spans passive microwave devices, wireless sensor networks, embedded systems, and IoT‑based systems, complemented by a strong record of publications, conference contributions, and journal reviews.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Amr has played a central role in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship within the university ecosystem. He has served as Counselor of the IEEE Student Branch at Benha University and has been involved in initiatives such as the Benha University Biotechnology Incubator, where he contributed to designing training programs and supporting early‑stage technology ventures. He is also Ideation Certified Trainer through Intel and TIEC, as well as a certified mentor and trainer in multiple regional innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
On the industrial side, Dr. Amr brings extensive hands‑on experience in embedded systems and IoT, having worked with numerous organizations as a technical expert, consultant, and team leader. Over his career, he has been involved in building complete products for MENA markets, participating in R&D centers, and advising on productization strategies that align technical roadmaps with business needs. His work often focuses on designing architectures and solutions that are both technically robust and commercially viable, enabling companies to adopt advanced technologies without losing sight of feasibility and time‑to‑market.
Regionally, Dr. Amr is recognized as an active contributor to the deep‑tech and innovation ecosystem. He frequently speaks at conferences, industry events, and specialized meetups—such as ARIA Ventures Meetups and agri‑industrial innovation forums—on topics including research commercialization, venture studios, and the future of deep tech in MENA. Through these platforms, he advocates for stronger collaboration between universities, corporates, and investors, and for building structured venture pipelines that can unlock the region’s scientific and engineering talent.
Today, Dr. Amr continues to divide his time between leading ventures, advising corporates and startups, teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers and founders, and contributing to regional initiatives that advance deep‑tech entrepreneurship. His work is driven by a consistent vision: to transform R&D and engineering excellence in Egypt and the wider MENA region into globally competitive companies and impactful technologies.