Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Future Accelerators Program: to Address Seven Key Civic Challenges

Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Future Accelerators Program: to Address Seven Key Civic Challenges

DUBAI, UAE, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Dubai to create a new program to reward innovative companies around the world

    - Companies will compete to solve seven key "21st century challenges"

    - The program is designed to create new partnerships, deploy new technologies and test
them at the city-wide scale

    - Another example of Dubai's deepening commitment to becoming a test bed for
futuristic technologies and businesses

    - Intended to change the future of Dubai (and perhaps the world)

    Today the Crown Prince of Dubai unveiled an ambitious new programme to change the
world. The "Dubai Future Accelerators" will connect the world's most innovative companies
with leading partners in government to test new solutions to key challenges at the
city-wide scale.

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    The Future Accelerators focuses on seven "21st century challenges", which also
represent significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and social
development.

    The challenges include the application of cutting-edge technologies such as AI
(Artificial Intelligence) and robotics, genomics, 3D printing, distributed ledgers,
biomimicry and biotechnology, as well as new business models and ways of working. Each
challenge focuses on an important areas of government innovation, including healthcare,
education, transportation, infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital transformation.

    Unlike other programs, The Dubai Future Accelerators will focus on the deployment of
futuristic prototypes at a city-wide scale, something which no other program can offer
thanks to the strong support of the Dubai government.

    A 21st Century Program 

    Launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin
Rashid al Maktoum, the program reflects the larger goals of the UAE and those of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

    "H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vision is transform the UAE into the global capital
for creating amend exploring the future," Sheikh Hamdan said in a statement.

    Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, who is also
vice-chairman of Dubai Future Foundation, said: "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.

    Anyone can apply, from start-ups to large companies, as long as they have a working
prototype that addresses one of the key challenges above. Winning companies will develop
in-depth proposals to create futuristic pilot projects that can showcase the benefits of
their technology.

    Dubai to Become Test Bed for Futuristic Designs and Technology  

    The Dubai Future Accelerator is being run by the Dubai Future Foundation as part of
the Dubai Future Agenda, a far reaching campaign to develop 21st century solutions and
initiatives around the world. Other parts of the Agenda include the Dubai 3D Printing
Strategy (with the Dubai Municipality), the Dubai Autonomous Transport Strategy (with the
RTA), the Global Blockchain Council, and the Museum of the Future.

    Additional details on the program can be found at

    WEBSITE | https://dubaifutureaccelerators.com/en

    PRESS | https://dubaifutureaccelerators.com/en/press 

    ARABIC | https://dubaifutureaccelerators.com/ar

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