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runs competitions for pitching startup projects, providing entrepreneurs with opportunities to
secure funding for their businesses.

In their meeting, both parties emphasised the significance of boosting innovation outputs at
Khalifa University and aiding the UAE’s advancement in the Global Innovation Index. They
noted that this could be accomplished by concentrating on the tangible results and outputs of
the innovation ecosystem. Furthermore, they discussed various challenges hindering
innovation, such as the difficulties in communication between academia and the private sector,
along with the insufficient funding for startups in the early phases of their projects.

During her university tour, Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei visited a range of state-of-the-art
laboratories focused on AI, robotics, and other cutting-edge technological fields. These labs are
equipped with the latest advanced equipment to support researchers and innovators, leading to
the development of various research projects within these facilities.

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