Organization : UAE Innovates
Facility : UAE Innovation Month
Applicable For : Everyone
Country : United Arab Emirates
Website : https://www.uaeinnovates.gov.ae/about-us-parent/faq
UAE Innovates Innovation Month
Following the success of UAE Innovation Week 2015 and 2016, UAE Innovation Month was announced to celebrate “innovation” across the nation.
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The Month-long festival aims to :
** Contribute to strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for innovation
** Enhance the development of innovative ideas and capabilities, and creates a widespread culture of innovation
** Celebrate innovation in the UAE and supports the national innovation strategy
UAE Innovation Month is one of the largest innovation festivals in the world and a consolidated effort by government, the private sector and individuals to help create a widespread culture of innovation in the UAE.
When is UAE Innovation Month?
UAE Innovation Month will take place during the month of February of every year starting from February 2018. The activities in every Emirate will go as per the following schedule:
Emirate | Date :
Abu Dhabi 1 – 7 February
Ras Al Khaimeh & Fujairah 8 – 14 February
Sharjah, Ajman, Um Al Quwain 15 – 21 February
Dubai 22 – 28 February
What is happening during UAE Innovation Month? Where can one go to find out?
Activities are taking place in each emirate across the UAE touching upon different themes such as exhibition showcases of innovative products and services, the launch of new national initiatives, hackathons and competitions, interactive programs such as labs and workshops, engaging talk sessions, fun evening activities in public places, and many more!
Find out about activities happening across the UAE by visiting: uaeinnovates.ae
Who can attend?
Most activities during UAE Innovation Month are open for everyone to attend. There may be some invitation-only activities, which will be indicated on the Month’s official program.
How can one get updates on UAE Innovation Month?
By visiting the UAE Innovation Month website uaeinnovates.gov.ae
Registration & Fee
How can one register?
No registration is typically required to attend UAE Innovation Month activities. Simply walk in and enjoy the festivities. There may be some invitation-only activities which will be indicated on the Month’s official program.
Is there a fee to attend UAE Innovation Month?
No fee is required to attend UAE Innovation Month activities. There may be some invitation-only activities which will be indicated on the Month’s official program.
Get Involved
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What type of entities can participate in UAE Innovation Month and is there a participation fee?
Any federal and local government entities, educational institutions, as well as private sector companies based in the UAE can participate in UAE Innovation Month with no required participation fee.
How can entities submit/register an activity in UAE Innovation Month?
They can simply submit an online application form by visiting uaeinnovates.ae
What type of activities can entities organize?
Participating entities are encouraged to organize any type of activity such as exhibitions of innovative products and services, the launch of new national initiatives, hackathons and competitions, interactive programs such as labs and workshops, engaging talk sessions, fun evening activities in public places, or any other innovative ideas that will define UAE Innovation Month as one of the most important events in the UAE.
How long should activities be?
As participating entities own their activities, they should decide on the length of their respective events, as long as they fall within UAE Innovation Month and in line with the schedule of activities in every Emirate.
Where can participating entities organize their activities? Are there spaces to rent?
There are no specific places for UAE Innovation Month as participating entities are responsible to choose their own locations to showcase their “innovations”. Activities can take place at the entities’ headquarters, customer service centers, in a public space of their choosing, or even online.