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Press Release

‘Khalifa Innovation Center’: An incubator for Deep Technology

During her visit to the Khalifa Innovation Centre, part of Khalifa University of Science and
Technology, Her Excellency met with HE Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of the University. The
Centre's team highlighted their key initiatives to support entrepreneurs and outlined their strategic
objectives. Notably, the Khalifa Innovation Centre is the country's first incubator dedicated to
‘Deep Tech,’ offering startups a comprehensive network to facilitate market access. The Centre
also arranges promotional tours to other universities and hosts networking sessions where
entrepreneurs can share ideas about the business landscape. Furthermore, the Centre 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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