The Purpose of the Center
The center is dedicated to develop a sense of self employment and entrepreneurship spirit among students and faculty of Skyline University. The center would play a crucial role to inculcate creative thinking among faculty, students and entrepreneurs so that concrete ideas generated can be used for developing commercial enterprises either individually or in partnership. This process will enable tangible contribution of skyline to the business world and community development through social entrepreneurship.

Vision
Team of Skyline Center of entrepreneurship and Innovation (SCENTI), is committed to develop and nurture a pervasive entrepreneurial and innovative culture and global reputation for entrepreneurial educational and research.

Mission
The mission of the Skyline Center of entrepreneurship and Innovation (SCENTI) is to promote and support entrepreneurial learning among the SU community, cultivate start-ups by SU faculty, students and alumni, and conduct research to advance knowledge of the strategy and practice of small to medium size venturing in UAE and beyond.

Tagline/Motto
THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY

Objective

• To provide a platform for faculty, staff, students of skyline and entrepreneurs to deliberate on new ideas which can add incremental value to processes, systems, services and products for the business world.
• To organize competitions on innovative ideas among students, entrepreneurs and schools.
• To encourage interaction between university and the industry and develop meaningful relationships on a long term.
• To evaluate business projects and provide consultancy to the industry stakeholders.
• To facilitate or finance viable ventures developed by the center or sell for suitable entrepreneurs.
• To develop a pool of entrepreneurs with innovative blend of mind.
• To develop market intelligence for the small business startups in UAE.
• To develop a full fledge business incubator in the center.
• To specialize in conducting academic and industrial research in the area of SMEs in UAE.
• To promote higher education in entrepreneurshipand innovation at undergraduate and graduate level.