The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has launched the ‘Make It In The Emirates’ (MIITE) Startup Pitch Competition.
The competition is open to local and international technology companies specializing in artificial intelligence, 3D printing and decarbonization in the industrial sector.
It aims to support and empower companies, showcase innovative solutions, as well as provide a platform for networking with investors and financing institutions to promote technological transformation in the industrial sector in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.
Industries like aviation, healthcare, automotive, electronics, energy, customized manufacturing, decarbonization, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and digitization, as well as carbon capture and storage, are welcome to participate.
The deadline for applications is May 5, 2024. Startups can apply to the MIITE Startup Pitch Competition 2024 using this link: https://form.typeform.com/to/RHHZTFyK
His Excellency Tariq Al Hashimi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Advanced Technology Sector at MoIAT said: “The ministry has launched the MIITE Startup Pitch Competition to enable promising, sustainability-driven entrepreneurs to secure funding, as well as explore collaboration, incentives and enablers within the UAE’s advanced technology ecosystem.
“By participating in the competition, startups have the opportunity to gain visibility, as well as attract potential investors and partners, contributing to the global transition towards a more sustainable industrial model.”
He added: “The event is in line with MoIAT’s commitment to nurturing companies of all sizes and fostering an environment conducive to inclusive and sustainable economic growth. This is in line with Make it in the Emirates objectives to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.”
The MIITE Startup Pitch Competition includes two categories and subsectors, each representing different approaches to addressing industry-specific challenges. The additive manufacturing category is open to startups involved in prototyping and 3D printing solutions across various industries such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, electronics, energy and customized manufacturing. Decarbonization categories include renewable energy, AI and digitalization for decarbonization, as well as carbon capture and storage.
The competition, open to local and global startups, will take place at the third Make it in the Emirates Forum, held on 27 and 28 May at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, market potential and alignment with competition categories.
