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A global gathering of university innovators

100 solutions for a better present and future

This November, the Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity exhibition will feature 100 projects offering practical solutions to environmental and social issues affecting people around the world, alongside a programme supporting bright young minds to take solutions to market.

Key Dates

2024 selected projects will be unveiled on November 19th, at the exhibition hosted at Emirates Towers.

Who takes part

Participation is free and open to students and recent graduates from all disciplines and universities around the world. For this year’s edition, we have received applications from students in leading universities in over 100 countries, across all disciplines of natural sciences, humanities, technology and creative studies.

Selection Criteria

Projects are chosen based on:

  • Originality in problem solving

  • Positive impact on people, communities, or the planet

  • Application of (high or low) tech or innovative methods

2024 Programme

  • Showcase

    100 top global innovators are invited and subsidized to take part in our international exhibition taking place in Dubai.

  • Awards

    $100,000 in prizes are awarded to students and professors across different categories, to celebrate academic excellence. Learn more.

  • Entrepreneurship Training

    All applicants are invited to take part in the multi-phased entrepreneurship training, dedicated to graduates who want to take their projects to market. Selected participants will have the opportunity to work with industry-specific startup experts, and pitch for investors and partners. Learn more.

  • Collaboration Programme

    An initiative enabling professors across different disciplines and countries to exchange knowledge and join efforts towards shared goals.

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