Technology and Innovation
Abu Dhabi
Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s leading tech ecosystem providing startups with access to funding, mentorship, and global networking opportunities. It supports over 200 startups, has raised approximately AED 4.5 billion in funding, and has created more than 900 jobs, offering youth significant opportunities to engage with technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
42 Abu Dhabi is the region’s first branch of the global 42 Network, offering tuition-free, innovative coding education through peer-to-peer learning. It develops digital skills in youth and promotes a collaborative, project-based learning environment.
Y4S is an initiative that empowers young people to become sustainability leaders through various programs, including the Sustainability Ambassadors and Future Sustainability Leaders programs. It offers mentorship, workshops, and hands-on experience in sustainability projects.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) offers young talents opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge research in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and sustainable technologies, fostering the next generation of tech innovators.
Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation shapes the technological future of Dubai, providing youth-focused programs, innovation labs, and entrepreneurship initiatives designed to nurture young talents and transform innovative ideas into reality.
Dubai Youth Council engages young Emiratis in initiatives promoting innovation, technology, and leadership, providing mentorship, training, and a platform to participate actively in shaping Dubai’s technological and entrepreneurial landscape.
Sharjah
Sheraa (Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center) supports youth entrepreneurship through programs, mentorship, networking, and incubation opportunities. It helps young innovators develop and scale technology-driven businesses, contributing to Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem.
Nationwide
INJAZ Al-Arab offers comprehensive education and training programs in entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and financial literacy across the UAE, enabling youth to build essential skills for future technological and entrepreneurial success.
VEX Robotics organizes nationwide robotics competitions where UAE youth build and program robots, enhancing STEM skills, problem-solving, and innovation. Competitions foster creativity, teamwork, and interest in engineering, technology, and robotics.
