Today Dubai unveiled a unique program that will connect the world’s most innovative companies with leading figures in government to create breakthrough solutions for the world’s most exciting opportunities and pressing challenges.
Dubbed “Dubai Future Accelerators”, the expansive program will bring together top international companies and entrepreneurs to address seven key “21st century opportunities”. This includes the application of cutting edge technologies like AI and robotics, genomics, 3D printing, distributed ledgers, biomimicry and biotechnology, as well as new business models and ways of working.
Unlike other programs, The Dubai Future Accelerators will focus on the identification and deployment of futuristic prototypes and products at a city-wide scale, something which no other program can offer.
Dubai to Become a Leading Test Bed for New Technology
“Our goal is to transform the city of Dubai into a global test bed for leading ideas and technologies,” said His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and the Dubai Future Foundation.
“Throughout history, Dubai has created and recreated the government and industries it needs in order to take advantage of the world’s most important trends and opportunities. From the creation of Emirates Airlines to our world leading ports, business centers and tourist infrastructure, we have always identified what is needed next and done what was necessary to make it happen.” His Highness added.
“Today we continue that process by launching Dubai Future Accelerators. We invite all those across the world who want to create a better future to come to Dubai and help us create a better future,” said: H.E Mohammed Al Gergawi , UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future , Vice Chairman of Dubai Future Foundation.
“Those lucky enough to be selected will get to experience firsthand how readily we can move mountains together, how quickly we create change, and how anything is possible. Let it start here in Dubai, but let it touch the entire world,” said H.E Al Gergawi.
“When it comes to innovation, there is a flood of good ideas but not enough champions with courage and vision to test them out,” he added.
“You could say that there is an ’implementation gap’. This is why we are launching Dubai Future Accelerators--to close this gap connecting our most powerful and influential government leaders with the world’s most ambitious companies and entrepreneurs.”
A New Kind of Program
“This is not a traditional accelerator program,” said Dubai Future Foundation CEO, Mr. Saif Al Aleeli. “This isn’t about marketing plans and search engine optimization. This is about connecting your ideas and innovations with the people who have the power to make them real. This is about creating and testing real proof of concepts and prototypes at the city-wide scale.”
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