Bridging the gap between invention and business skills.

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education the Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) established in partnership with Khalifa University is organizing an exciting event for young innovators April 5 to 7 2015 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship “Bootcamp” seeks to provide students interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialization skills entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property (IP) issues.

The “Bootcamp” program was created by BT in Ireland and comes to the UAE from Dublin where it has successfully been run as the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

Promising school students have already been chosen to attend from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths. The camp will teach how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students will immerse themselves in lectures workshops and hands-on learning and training experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.  The “Bootcamp” was designed to support the initiatives outlined in the UAE’s recently launched National Innovation Strategy which aims to make the UAE one of the world’s most innovative countries.

The “Bootcamp” is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors; gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC); and silver sponsor Yahsat.

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Bridging the gap between invention and business skills.

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education the Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) established in partnership with Khalifa University is organizing an exciting event for young innovators April 5 to 7 2015 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship “Bootcamp” seeks to provide students interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialization skills entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property (IP) issues.

The “Bootcamp” program was created by BT in Ireland and comes to the UAE from Dublin where it has successfully been run as the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

Promising school students have already been chosen to attend from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths. The camp will teach how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students will immerse themselves in lectures workshops and hands-on learning and training experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.  The “Bootcamp” was designed to support the initiatives outlined in the UAE’s recently launched National Innovation Strategy which aims to make the UAE one of the world’s most innovative countries.

The “Bootcamp” is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors; gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC); and silver sponsor Yahsat.

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36 students Come to Khalifa University Campus to Jump Start Future Science and Technology Careers

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education Khalifa University and the Etisalat-BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) kicked off an exciting “Bootcamp” for young innovators today. Thirty Six Emirati school students are participating in the three-day event April 5 to 7 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides participants who are interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialisation skills entrepreneurship and intellectual property issues.

Day one of the Bootcamp included a pep talk from Ahmed Al Mazrui AM Industry Director UAE Inventor to inspire the students while day two will feature Donald McDonnell coming from Duke University in the US and Omar Almahmoud Acting CEO of the ICT Fund.

“We are delighted to host these talented young students at Khalifa University through this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla EBTIC’s Board Member and Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “This is invaluable information if today’s youths are going to make Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Vision and the UAE National Innovation Strategy of a sustainable knowledge economy reality. We are eager to help cultivate the young talent in the UAE and to help enhance their skills in addition to promoting creativity and innovation. This is very timely as the UAE announced 2015 as the year of innovation. It also fits well with the Innovation in Education initiatives recently launched in the Government Summit.”

Prof. Nader Azarmi Director of EBTIC and a senior manager in BT Research and Innovation department said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Khalifa University to bring the experience of BT to this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship bootcamp in the UAE. The initiative will help to bridge the gap between the worlds of education and business and to mentor the next generation of young innovators and entrepreneurs. Bridging this gap is critical challenge to any country wanting to be a competitive player with an innovative knowledge-based economy. Our objective is to create valuable opportunities for young talents to enhance their skills and promote creativity and innovation in the UAE and beyond.”

Promising school students were chosen to attend the Bootcamp from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths with an interest in invention science and technology. Bootcamp is teaching them how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students are immersed in lectures workshops and hands-on learning experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with Khalifa University’s and EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.

The Bootcamp program is based on the experience of BT in Ireland where it has been running a similar program successfully as the BT Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

The Bootcamp is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and silver sponsor Yahsat.

“In this event we share the views and objectives of Khalifa University and EBTIC on the importance of empowering the UAE’s human and knowledge capital in the fields of creativity and innovation for the ICT sector which nowadays acts as a compass that determines the power and progress of nations and societies across the world. We believe in the importance of sustainable development in educational systems and science and technology workshops for our students in the secondary classes and thus we strive in collaboration with our partners to enrich the students’ experience with creative skills and innovative knowledge. Moreover we work to provide all the necessary funding support to connect Emirati students with the knowledge-based society and empower them with the tools of modern technology ” commented H.E. Dr. Abdulqader Al Khayat Chairman of the Board of Trustees for ICT Fund.

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36 students Come to Khalifa University Campus to Jump Start Future Science and Technology Careers

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education Khalifa University and the Etisalat-BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) kicked off an exciting “Bootcamp” for young innovators today. Thirty Six Emirati school students are participating in the three-day event April 5 to 7 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides participants who are interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialisation skills entrepreneurship and intellectual property issues.

Day one of the Bootcamp included a pep talk from Ahmed Al Mazrui AM Industry Director UAE Inventor to inspire the students while day two will feature Donald McDonnell coming from Duke University in the US and Omar Almahmoud Acting CEO of the ICT Fund.

“We are delighted to host these talented young students at Khalifa University through this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla EBTIC’s Board Member and Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “This is invaluable information if today’s youths are going to make Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Vision and the UAE National Innovation Strategy of a sustainable knowledge economy reality. We are eager to help cultivate the young talent in the UAE and to help enhance their skills in addition to promoting creativity and innovation. This is very timely as the UAE announced 2015 as the year of innovation. It also fits well with the Innovation in Education initiatives recently launched in the Government Summit.”

Prof. Nader Azarmi Director of EBTIC and a senior manager in BT Research and Innovation department said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Khalifa University to bring the experience of BT to this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship bootcamp in the UAE. The initiative will help to bridge the gap between the worlds of education and business and to mentor the next generation of young innovators and entrepreneurs. Bridging this gap is critical challenge to any country wanting to be a competitive player with an innovative knowledge-based economy. Our objective is to create valuable opportunities for young talents to enhance their skills and promote creativity and innovation in the UAE and beyond.”

Promising school students were chosen to attend the Bootcamp from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths with an interest in invention science and technology. Bootcamp is teaching them how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students are immersed in lectures workshops and hands-on learning experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with Khalifa University’s and EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.

The Bootcamp program is based on the experience of BT in Ireland where it has been running a similar program successfully as the BT Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

The Bootcamp is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University  BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET)  Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and silver sponsor Yahsat.

“In this event we share the views and objectives of Khalifa University and EBTIC on the importance of empowering the UAE’s human and knowledge capital in the fields of creativity and innovation for the ICT sector which nowadays acts as a compass that determines the power and progress of nations and societies across the world. We believe in the importance of sustainable development in educational systems and science and technology workshops for our students in the secondary classes and thus we strive in collaboration with our partners to enrich the students’ experience with creative skills and innovative knowledge. Moreover we work to provide all the necessary funding support to connect Emirati students with the knowledge-based society and empower them with the tools of modern technology ” commented H.E. Dr. Abdulqader Al Khayat Chairman of the Board of Trustees for ICT Fund. 

 

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36 students Come to Khalifa University Campus to Jump Start Future Science and Technology Careers

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education Khalifa University and the Etisalat-BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) kicked off an exciting “Bootcamp” for young innovators today. Thirty Six Emirati school students are participating in the three-day event April 5 to 7 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides participants who are interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialisation skills entrepreneurship and intellectual property issues.

Day one of the Bootcamp included a pep talk from Ahmed Al Mazrui AM Industry Director UAE Inventor to inspire the students while day two will feature Donald McDonnell coming from Duke University in the US and Omar Almahmoud Acting CEO of the ICT Fund.

“We are delighted to host these talented young students at Khalifa University through this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla EBTIC’s Board Member and Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “This is invaluable information if today’s youths are going to make Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Vision and the UAE National Innovation Strategy of a sustainable knowledge economy reality. We are eager to help cultivate the young talent in the UAE and to help enhance their skills in addition to promoting creativity and innovation. This is very timely as the UAE announced 2015 as the year of innovation. It also fits well with the Innovation in Education initiatives recently launched in the Government Summit.”

Prof. Nader Azarmi Director of EBTIC and a senior manager in BT Research and Innovation department said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Khalifa University to bring the experience of BT to this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship bootcamp in the UAE. The initiative will help to bridge the gap between the worlds of education and business and to mentor the next generation of young innovators and entrepreneurs. Bridging this gap is critical challenge to any country wanting to be a competitive player with an innovative knowledge-based economy. Our objective is to create valuable opportunities for young talents to enhance their skills and promote creativity and innovation in the UAE and beyond.”

Promising school students were chosen to attend the Bootcamp from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths with an interest in invention science and technology. Bootcamp is teaching them how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students are immersed in lectures workshops and hands-on learning experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with Khalifa University’s and EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.

The Bootcamp program is based on the experience of BT in Ireland where it has been running a similar program successfully as the BT Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

The Bootcamp is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and silver sponsor Yahsat.

“In this event we share the views and objectives of Khalifa University and EBTIC on the importance of empowering the UAE’s human and knowledge capital in the fields of creativity and innovation for the ICT sector which nowadays acts as a compass that determines the power and progress of nations and societies across the world. We believe in the importance of sustainable development in educational systems and science and technology workshops for our students in the secondary classes and thus we strive in collaboration with our partners to enrich the students’ experience with creative skills and innovative knowledge. Moreover we work to provide all the necessary funding support to connect Emirati students with the knowledge-based society and empower them with the tools of modern technology ” commented H.E. Dr. Abdulqader Al Khayat Chairman of the Board of Trustees for ICT Fund.

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36 students Come to Khalifa University Campus to Jump Start Future Science and Technology Careers

Under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi UAE’s Minister of Education Khalifa University and the Etisalat-BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) kicked off an exciting “Bootcamp” for young innovators today. Thirty Six Emirati school students are participating in the three-day event April 5 to 7 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides participants who are interested in science and technology careers with essential information about the innovation process business development commercialisation skills entrepreneurship and intellectual property issues.

Day one of the Bootcamp included a pep talk from Ahmed Al Mazrui AM Industry Director UAE Inventor to inspire the students while day two will feature Donald McDonnell coming from Duke University in the US and Omar Almahmoud Acting CEO of the ICT Fund.

“We are delighted to host these talented young students at Khalifa University through this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla EBTIC’s Board Member and Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “This is invaluable information if today’s youths are going to make Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Vision and the UAE National Innovation Strategy of a sustainable knowledge economy reality. We are eager to help cultivate the young talent in the UAE and to help enhance their skills in addition to promoting creativity and innovation. This is very timely as the UAE announced 2015 as the year of innovation. It also fits well with the Innovation in Education initiatives recently launched in the Government Summit.”

Prof. Nader Azarmi Director of EBTIC and a senior manager in BT Research and Innovation department said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Khalifa University to bring the experience of BT to this first Innovation and Entrepreneurship bootcamp in the UAE. The initiative will help to bridge the gap between the worlds of education and business and to mentor the next generation of young innovators and entrepreneurs. Bridging this gap is critical challenge to any country wanting to be a competitive player with an innovative knowledge-based economy. Our objective is to create valuable opportunities for young talents to enhance their skills and promote creativity and innovation in the UAE and beyond.”

Promising school students were chosen to attend the Bootcamp from a cadre of high-achieving Emirati youths with an interest in invention science and technology. Bootcamp is teaching them how to turn fledgling ideas into viable propositions. The students are immersed in lectures workshops and hands-on learning experiences in addition to having the opportunity to meet with Khalifa University’s and EBTIC’s own team of researchers innovators and scientists.

The Bootcamp program is based on the experience of BT in Ireland where it has been running a similar program successfully as the BT Business Bootcamp for the past six years.

The Bootcamp is being conducted in collaboration with Khalifa University  BT and the University College of Dublin (UCD Dublin) and with educational partnership from the UAE Ministry of Education the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET)  Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technical High Schools (ATHS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UAE section. The event also boasts several notable sponsors including the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and ICT Fund who are platinum sponsors gold sponsors Emirates Advanced Investments and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and silver sponsor Yahsat.

“In this event we share the views and objectives of Khalifa University and EBTIC on the importance of empowering the UAE’s human and knowledge capital in the fields of creativity and innovation for the ICT sector which nowadays acts as a compass that determines the power and progress of nations and societies across the world. We believe in the importance of sustainable development in educational systems and science and technology workshops for our students in the secondary classes and thus we strive in collaboration with our partners to enrich the students’ experience with creative skills and innovative knowledge. Moreover we work to provide all the necessary funding support to connect Emirati students with the knowledge-based society and empower them with the tools of modern technology ” commented H.E. Dr. Abdulqader Al Khayat Chairman of the Board of Trustees for ICT Fund. 

 

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Abu Dhabi 18 November 2015: Inspired by UAE Innovation Week an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Khalifa University has organized an eventful week of activities challenges and displays. The week will start on November 22 and run until November 26.

There will be several Open Houses over the course of the week including an exhibition of student projects which will be on show throughout the week. These exhibits include for example a system for the design modeling and control of hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) a smart fabric for electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure measurements and a next generation mobile health biological chip to mention a few.

There will also be a student Entrepreneurship Competition on November 22. This exciting event will see students pitch their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of being offered funding. Although entirely hypothetical the panel will consist of two actual venture capitalists and various members of Khalifa University’s faculty and the winning student team will receive a reward for their efforts. This competition comes as part of the student’s course requirements and is designed to teach students how to market their ideas and establish start-up companies. In addition to this competition there will also be an open house for the Etisalat BT Innovation Center which is a major contributor to patent production and ICT innovation in the country.

On November 23 the Khalifa University Robotics Institute (KURI) will hold a display of student and faculty projects dealing with Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles and other exciting robotics initiatives. The Khalifa University Center for Excellence in Biotechnology (KUCEB) will also be open to the public on this day and showcasing advancements in Type II Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease research.

On November 24 the day will start with an open day for the University’s Khalifa Semiconductor Research Center (KSRC) which is dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology which is critical to the evolution of technologies like iPads mobile phones and computers. The University will also host its annual National Day celebrations starting at 4:00pm which will be focused on the theme of Innovation and feature many family friendly activities and shows.

November 25 will see an open house event for the recently opened Visual Signal Analysis and Processing Center (VSAP) which focuses on technologies based around video and image processing.

Finally on November 26th the new Aerospace and Research Innovation Center (ARIC) will host an exhibit showcasing student and faculty achievements in airplane design and composite manufacturing. An open house event by the Information Security Research Center (ISRC) which aims to advance innovation in data and cyber security will end the week.

The Innovation Week will also see several visits by high school students to the Discovery Center of the University which is designed to attract school students to study engineering and science. Selected students will also be engaged in a STEM camp scheduled on 26 November.

The week will also witness the signing of several important Memorandums of Understanding with Etisalat and British Telecom ICT Fund and the National newspaper.

“Khalifa University is at the heart of research and innovation in Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a whole and looks forward to welcoming the community to its campus so they can see the innovation happening at their doorstep ” said Dr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Mualla Senior Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies. “We are taking the opportunity provided for us by the UAE’s Innovation Week to showcase the innovation the University has been involved with since its inception. We are not only a provider of high quality academic programs we are also a hub for groundbreaking research patent production and technological advancement across a wide spectrum of fields including ICT Aerospace logistics and transport energy healthcare and security. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the advancements we’ve made and high level of productivity and advancement our faculty and students are capable of.”

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His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University attended the first day of Khalifa University’s Innovation Week where he witnessed signing ceremonies committing up to 71.1 million dirhams by ICT Fund a TRA initiative and Khalifa University which will fund 50 undergraduate student and 30 Master’s students under the “Be’tha” program and 10 faculty research projects grants.

This partnership aims to advance education in the UAE in disciplines related to telecommunications and information technology by supporting and nurturing top Emirati students in the fields of science.

HH Sheikh Hamed said during his visit that innovation has become imperative to the continued development required to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy which will boost the UAE’s regional and global position as a producer and hub of research and development. This lofty goal was set by the UAE’s wise leadership led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan when he declared 2015 to be the UAE’s Year of Innovation and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai launch of the National Strategy for Innovation which aims to achieve the UAE’s 2021 vision.

His Highness added that the UAE’s Innovation Week is an initiative that reflects the importance of innovation and cooperation between different institutions in the UAE in order to achieve development goals and drive growth particularly in the areas of information and communication technology and in various fields important to the present and the future of the UAE. Through these collaborations various academic institutions and government organizations will be able to provide ways to enable the youth of the UAE to lead the various vital sectors that will ensure an advanced level of prosperity for generations to come.

During his visit HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed also had the opportunity to tour Khalifa University’s newly opened Aerospace Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) which was founded in collaboration with Mubadala Aerospace and boasts advanced manufacturing equipment for the production of cost effective composites and materials and facilities to characterize and evaluate the properties of materials and fibers as well as automation equipment for the effective assembly of aircraft components.

His Highness was also briefed on a number of projects that Khalifa University students are involved with which included a system for the design modeling and control of hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) a smart fabric for electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure measurements and a next generation mobile health biological chip to mention a few.

His Highness also visited an Entrepreneurship Competition this exciting event saw students pitch their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of being offered funding. Although entirely hypothetical the competition did consist of a panel boating two actual venture capitalists and various members of Khalifa University’s faculty and the winning student team will receive a reward for their efforts. This competition comes as part of the student’s course requirements and is designed to teach students how to market their ideas and establish start-up companies.

Dr. Abdul Qader Ibrahim Khayat Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ICT Fund said that the “Be’tha” initiative falls within the framework of the TRA’s strategy for the development of Emiratis specially trained in the fields of telecommunications information technology and it is concerned with the support and sponsorship of outstanding students so that they can take part in the construction and development of ongoing major projects in the UAE including recent saw initiatives in smart government and smart cities. The initiative also responds to the growing demand for national human capital in field of telecommunications and other related areas. The TRA has worked to assess the status of Emiratization and specialized human resources in these fields and has developed a plan for the advancement of this matter through supporting outstanding students involved in these fields.

He added that the ICT sector is dynamically contributed to supporting the construction of a knowledge-based economy which is why the “Be’tha” Program was launched in 2013. This special program aims to achieve the objectives of the 2021 Vision by contributing to the provision of a high-level education system for future generations.

His Excellency Saeed Al Suwaidi TRA Deputy Director-General for the Support Services Sector said that these grants fall within the TRA’s efforts to contribute to the implementation of the vision of the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates in order to build a competitive economy led by UAE nationals who are equipped with knowledge and innovation. This alludes to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to educate a generation of Emiratis who are able to meet future challenges and support the UAE with nationals qualified in various disciplines.

He added that the ICT sector is one of the most vital sectors to achieve the objectives of 2021 Vision and is an economic pillar and a vital engine for development. Based on this belief the ICT Fund is looking to educate Emirati’s through the “Be’tha” program who will be capable of bearing the responsibility of achieving rapid development in the field of information and communication technology in order to serve the present and the future of the UAE.

He also said that as we are on the verge of a new era of changes and technological developments we must equip our youth to compete in a world that is evolving at a rapid pace we must arm them with science and technology that will open them to avenues of creativity excellence and constructive participation in a civilized society that can keep up with scientific progress.

Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President thanked the ICT Fund for their continued support of the Universities various initiatives and research activities. He stated that Khalifa University believes that the human capital and knowledge of UAE nationals empowers and enhances the competitiveness of the UAE and increases its global position. This strategic partnership with ICT Fund will advance scientific research and provide for the provision of graduate coursework programs and enrich the experience of professional researchers in the fields of information and communication technology.

He added that this cooperation is a vivid example of the importance of collaborative work between various government private and academic sectors and how it will raise the level of innovation by supporting the development of advanced academic research and provide for industry specific research in various sectors in the UAE and boost confidence that Emirati minds are capable of leading various industries in the present and the future.

Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Mualla Senior Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Khalifa University said “We are delighted to see this growth in cooperation with our government relations which demonstrates an awareness of the importance of research to the knowledge economy of the UAE. The ICT field is one of the key areas that are used continuously to measure the level of innovation and competitiveness on a global scale so Khalifa University considers this a key strategic area in its research agenda. Through this support we promote the continued upgrade of innovation and research at the University so we can continue compete with global innovation levels which in turn will pour directly into promoting the UAE’s position on the world’s map of the most productive research countries with a high level of graduate students especially in critical areas of great importance to the UAE.