Dubai is calling on the world's most innovative companies to help find solutions to key challenges as registration opens for the third cycle of Dubai Future Accelerators, which is run by the Dubai Future Foundation.

The third cycle, to be held over nine weeks starting in October this year, will see government entities joining hands with the private sector to develop innovative solutions and discuss ground-breaking ideas that integrate cutting-edge technologies.

The first two editions of the programme recorded overwhelming success, attracting more than 4,000 applications from the world's best companies. During the first cycle, 19 agreements were signed between government entities and innovative companies, while 28 agreements were inked in the second cycle, recording an increase of 27 per cent.

The third cycle will also witness Emirates airlines partnering with innovative global companies to develop solutions for future challenges in the aviation sector, and transforming them into opportunities that support the sector's growth in a sustainable way.

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Accelerators, said: "Over the past two programmes, we have enjoyed remarkable success in terms of the enthusiasm of participating government entities, and the sheer number of MoUs signed with pioneering companies to find innovative future solutions, create opportunities for sustainable growth and further enhance our society."

"Today, as we open submissions for the third edition, we look forward to building on our earlier success. This year, we will see new government entities come on board to collaborate with global innovators to create advanced working models and future solutions across many verticals. It will help transform the UAE into a hub and testbed for innovative ideas and state-of-the-art projects that will further contribute to the economy." - Wam

Source: Khaleej Times