· Organized by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC), INNOVATOR Show returns with exciting signature innovators, workshops, interactive demonstrations and home-made projects
· Deadline to register for INNOVATOR Show is 20th February 2016
· Innovators can benefit from six different 'Development Funds' on offer which support best-in-show ideas and projects
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) has announced the third edition of the INNOVATOR Show, which will take place from 3rd-4th March 2016 at the Corniche-East Plaza in Abu Dhabi. INNOVATOR Show is part of TDC's efforts to drive human capital in the science and technology industries, and will feature exciting workshops, demonstrations and homemade projects that celebrate the growing culture of innovation in the UAE. TDC is urging all those interested in showcasing their unique projects, to sign up online at www.innovator.ae by the 20th February 2016.
Projects featured at the INNOVATOR Show cover a wide spectrum of disciplines including Art & Design, Automotive, Mechanics & Digital Fabrication, Robotics & Electronics, Aerospace, and Sustainability & Life Sciences. The event is open to anyone interested in displaying their work, sharing ideas and networking with fellow enthusiasts. Participants can be an individual, a special interest group, a hobbyist or an academic institution.
Commenting on the INNOVATOR Show 2016 Majid Al Mail, Senior Manager and Head of the INNOVATOR Programme said, "The INNOVATOR Show is aimed at celebrating the growing innovation talent that exists in the UAE. Through the event, we aim to fuel collaboration and to challenge others to create and innovate. The event provides a platform for UAE innovators to showcase their creations to the community and connect with like-minded individuals in an interactive format."
Al Mail added, "This Show is a must-visit event for the UAE community, featuring inspiring projects and innovations created by UAE residents of various ages and skillsets. We encourage all budding innovators to sign up and share their inspiring ideas."
INNOVATOR Show is an integral element of TDC's INNOVATOR Programme, which is part of a wider strategy by TDC to nurture innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship within the UAE community and develop human capital in the Science and Technology sectors. These sectors are crucial to building the UAE's knowledge-based economy and is in alignment to the UAE's National Innovation Strategy 2021, which aims to position the UAE amongst the leading nations in innovation.
TDC's INNOVATOR Programme also includes the INNOVATOR Space; an open-access space open in Al Zeina - Al Raha Beach, where amateurs and professional makers, entrepreneurs and artists can access industrial grade equipment, training classes and hands-on mentorship from expert staff to build out of metal, wood, plastics, electronics and textiles. The INNOVATOR Space is designed and operated in partnership with TechShop; the leading operator of "makers spaces" in the USA and globally.
Selected participants who qualify to showcase their work at the INNOVATOR Show will have free access to INNOVATOR Space to refine their innovations during the month of February. They will also have the opportunity to benefit from one of six development funds, judged by an expert panel and based on criteria including originality, visitor interactivity, creativity and social impact. There will also be a "The People's Choice Fund" voted for by attendees of the show. Recipients of each fund will be awarded AED 10,000 as well as receiving guidance and support from the INNOVATOR Space team after the event.
INNOVATOR Show is organized by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee and in partnership with INTEL, INNOVATOR Programme's Technology Partner. More information about INNOVATOR Programme and the Show can be found at www.innovator.ae.
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About Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee
The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) is a government entity focused on the development of human capital in the science and technology sectors. By creating a skilled innovative workforce to drive the UAE's knowledge-based economy, TDC is playing a crucial role in enabling the realization of the Abu Dhabi 2030 vision and the UAE Innovation Strategy.
We encourage the study of STEM and empower and support the society to become active in science and technology based industries with the aim to ultimately shape a future workforce equipped with the right talent and aptitude for innovation.
To achieve this, we closely collaborate and partner with government, academia and leading industry to inspire creativity and encourage innovation within the community. We have established a holistic set of initiatives that spark interest and drive engagement in STEM related subjects with children from an early age, nurture their inquisitiveness with continuous mentoring and support that extends beyond equipping them for the job market.
Our aim is to empower the future generation to drive a sustainable tomorrow for Abu Dhabi and to help position the UAE amongst the most innovative nations in the world.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world's first commercially available "conflict-free" microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel's conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.
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