The UAE Innovates 2022, which is aimed at cultivating a culture of innovation within the public sector and engaging the community to help create future initiatives, will be launched on 1 Feb. 2022.
It is expected to witness a joint effort by the government, the private sector and individuals to enhance the culture of innovation in the UAE.
The national event, which runs alongside Expo 2020 Dubai and is led by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI), will include several activities from 11-16 February, where visitors will learn about the various innovative initiatives launched within the UAE and featured at the Expo site.
Activities will include new programs, specialized workshops, and interactive sessions that promote the culture of innovation and motivate individuals.
Innovation Month 2022 will also include the launch of the second edition of the UAE Innovates Awards that will recognize and celebrate the most innovative initiatives applied by federal and local government entities during the past 12 months.
The awards feature six main categories and recognize innovations that have contributed to enhancing business continuity, the national economy, education and various other sectors, achieving digital leadership, automation of government procedures, and improving the lives of communities in the UAE.
Submissions are judged across a set of criteria, including novelty, replicability, impact, agility, and proactivity.
The submission deadline for the UAE Innovates Awards is 24 January 2022. Projects nominated for the awards will get the chance to be featured in the third edition of the “Innovations from the Nation” report that will be published in the third quarter of 2022.
UAE Innovates supports the UAE’s objectives for the next 50 years and aims to promote the position of the country as one of the most innovative in the world, through a series of events and a prestigious awards program.
Huda Al Hashimi, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, said: “A culture of innovation is an essential pillar in the UAE’s next 50 years. The UAE Government implements comprehensive strategies and initiatives based on cultivating a culture of innovation and engaging the community in designing and developing transformational projects.”