Ms Laila Ayman
Head of Research & Innovation Support Unit
Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development - part of SEKEM Group
Laila Ayman is the Head of Research &; Innovation Support Unit at Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development - part of SEKEM Group, where she works at the intersection of science, innovation, sustainability, and social impact. Having belonged to academic institutions, startups, NGOs, and social enterprises, her experience spans sustainability, education, food systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems. Her work focuses on translating research and knowledge into programs, systems, and strategies that enable institutions to move from knowledge and ideas to implementation and impact.
Laila is a University of Nottingham alumna, a CIRCO certified trainer, a Member of the Forbes Middle East Youth Council, and a Leading African Women in Food Fellow - part of Africa Food Changemakers network. Her research on circular biomaterials has received international recognition from the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (ClimateLaunchPad) and Raconteur UK and The Sunday Times.
