Abu Dhabi’s Smart Bin offers rewards to people who recycle

The invention tells its user the carbon emissions they have saved and can identify the materials dropped in it

A multifaceted approach is crucial to solving food security issues. Above all, governments and private sector businesses must work together to spearhead new initiatives in the food security sector

There can be no let up in finding new ways to grow food staples. Food availability is as much a national issue as it is an individual one.

Entrepreneurs, institutions and residents must work together for better waste management

The accelerator will steer global startups to grow and scale in the UAE. The winning startup will implement its potential pilot projects with startAD’s partners ALEC Engineering and Contracting, and the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC). 

The winning startup will receive the ALEC Innovation Award worth USD 10,000. The program will train startups in investment readiness. In addition, all selected startups will be considered for co-investment of up to USD 250,000 through startAD’s Seed Fund.

The program will take place from April 1to 14, 2020 at NYUAD. It will focus on innovative solutions in the fields of construction and sustainable development. 

The accelerator will enable corporations and early-stage startups to collaborate on solutions focused on construction and sustainable development