2023 Prototypes for Humanity to Showcase the World’s 100 Most Pioneering Inventions to Solve Environmental and Social Problems
*● The world's largest and most diverse gathering of academic talent and innovation that has the power to improve our future. Submissions hailed from graduates in 710 universities, 200+ research fields and 108 countries.*
*● 100 chosen projects on display in Dubai originate from 46 countries and 92 universities, from the world's most prestigious academic institutions including MIT, Harvard, Cambridge and UCL, to leading universities in emerging economies, across the fields of natural sciences, humanities, technology, and creative studies.*
*● A prize of $100,000 will be awarded at COP28 across 5 categories in the fields of ‘Nature, Food and Water Systems', ‘Health, Relief and Safety', ‘Energy, Efficiency and Waste', ‘Education, Equality and Communities' and ‘Data Science and AI-Enabled Solutions'*
*● 2023 edition launches a new programme to bring together academic innovation, venture-building experts, and industry partners to co-create viable solutions for environmental and societal problems.*
*● Prototypes on display closely align with COP28 priorities with project entries across relevant fields such as emissions reduction, waste & biomaterials, water pollution, extreme events, and artificial intelligence.*
*Prototypes for Humanity opens in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation, 28 - 30 November*
*DUBAI, UAE / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2023 / *Ahead of COP28, Prototypes for Humanity, a yearly programme and assembly of the best academic innovations from around the world, opens its 2023 edition in Dubai to showcase the unwavering potential of academia to solve complex problems - including those prioritized on COP's very agenda.
The breadth of the solutions showcased in Dubai, from 28 to 30 November in Emirates Towers, reflects Prototypes for Humanity's growing reach and community: the programme engaged with thousands of students and professors across 710 universities in 108 countries and within 200 different research fields this year. The resulting 100 shortlisted projects were developed by graduates hailing from 92 universities across 46 countries - who will be present at the exhibition in Dubai, alongside supervising professors, and team members.
Besides celebrating cutting edge solutions for society and the planet, the initiative is launching a pioneering programme to channel the ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive from its community for the creation of viable ventures. The intended outcome is projects that deliver tangible solutions for the planet and society, while adhering to industry and investment best-practices.
This programme, dedicated to support innovators and take projects to market, will include workshops and industry led meetings, to enable venture building experts and industry leaders to investigate collaboration schemes and leverage Dubai's infrastructure to pilot and scale projects to the next level.
In addition, the programme will include special sessions for professors from across the world, aimed at finding research synergies across multiples disciplines and countries.
Prototypes for Humanity is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and member of the Dubai Council, with Dubai Future Foundation as a lead partner, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority as strategic partner and supported by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Dubai Future Foundation's CEO, H.E. Khalfan Belhoul comments: "Prototypes for Humanity's community embodies key components of the future-looking ecosystem we nurture: innovation, talent, and education. By supporting these innovators, we renew our commitment towards a more prosperous planet and society - and Dubai's vibrant economy and infrastructure can only accelerate that process. Our mandate to design Dubai's future is entwined with positive impact, entrepreneurial spirit and global prosperity, and Prototypes for Humanity's is a unique platform for achieving that."
This year's schedule of events will culminate with a closing ceremony at COP28's Impact Hub which will include the announcement of Prototypes for Humanity Awards 2023, presenting $100,000 in prizes to winning projects in 5 categories reflecting COP 28 priorities: ‘Nature, Food and Water systems', ‘Health, Relief and Safety', ‘Energy, Efficiency and Waste', ‘Education, Equality and Communities' and ‘Data Science and AI-enabled Solutions'.
Commenting on the programme, Tadeu Baldani Caravieri, Director of Prototypes for Humanity, says: "As the world turns to innovation to accelerate transition towards net-zero, university research and talent take centre stage. Academia has historically been a catalyser for progress, and its ability to identify, break down and solve problems, within an independent environment, makes it an incredibly necessary agent for change. While the global sustainability agenda is set by pledges and agreements across nations and organisations, like those underway at the upcoming COP28, the path to such goals needs to be built by new technologies - and that is the part of the puzzle Prototypes for Humanity's community excels at."
The exhibition is open to the public on 29 and 30 November at The Boulevard at Emirates Towers. The 100 shortlisted submissions introduced as part of the 2023 Prototypes for Humanity programme include:
• Satellite monitoring to prevent disasters in mining facilities (University of Oxford, UK)
• Eco-friendly bioplastics made from invasive weeds (Egerton University, Kenya)
• AI-powered prediction model for CO2 storage planning (Stanford University, USA)
• Grey water filtration system optimised for irrigation (IAAC, Spain)
• Synthetic yeast for sustainable production of food and chemicals (Princeton University, USA)
• Real-time weather monitor for vulnerable communities (Bataan Peninsula U., Philippines)
• Sustainable high-grade graphite for batteries (UCLA, USA)
• AI to detect fraud in public procurement processes (U. San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador)
• Early malnutrition detection device for remote areas (Delft U. of Technology, The Netherlands)
• High-efficiency medicine-injection device for disaster victims (Hongik University, South Korea)
A comprehensive list of this year's 100 shortlisted entries will be live on November 28 on
www.prototypesforhumanity.com
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*About Prototypes for Humanity*
Prototypes for Humanity is the most comprehensive assembly of academic talent and innovations that has the power to change the world. The initiative promotes and supports solutions addressing environmental and societal challenges, by mobilizing academia, private and public sector. As part of its annual programme, Prototypes for Humanity celebrates the role of university innovation as an engine for prosperity, and creates mechanisms to enable solutions and knowledge to produce real-world impact. An initiative by the Art Dubai Group, Prototypes for Humanity is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and member of the Dubai Council, with Dubai Future Foundation as a lead partner, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority as strategic partner and supported by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). To learn more about Prototypes for Humanity, please visit: https://www.prototypesforhumanity.com/
*About Dubai Culture & Arts Authority*
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is committed to enriching Dubai's cultural scene based on the UAE's heritage, and is building bridges of constructive dialogue between various cultures to enhance Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Dubai Culture is keen on reviving and preserving the emirate's historical heritage and developing the regulatory frameworks for the cultural and creative sector in line with its strategic roadmap 2020 - 2025.
The Authority also seeks to empower the enablers that seek to support talent and stimulate active participation from society members by investing in the various cultural and heritage assets under its remit, including the management of six heritage sites, five museums, Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children and eight Dubai Public Library branches, all of which help contribute to creating an economic system that stimulates the cultural and creative industries. For more information, please visit the Authority's website www.dubaiculture.gov.ae
*About Dubai Future Foundation *
Dubai Future Foundation anticipates, designs, and drives Dubai's future within a cohesive, collaborative framework. We foresee challenges, explore new opportunities, and aspire to make Dubai one of the most future-ready cities in the world and a key player in crafting an optimal future for all. Our main aim is to establish Dubai as a global benchmark for designing an inspiring, progressive, and sustainable future. Our role is to support in bringing the future of Dubai into the present, setting an inspiring precedent for future-focused cities. With our ambitious, bold, and influential approach, we foster a culture that embraces foresight as a way of work and life. How do we do it? We set Dubai's role as a global hub for testing and pioneering future solutions and technology. We also convene the world's top futurists. In parallel, we embrace ideation and advanced technology, facilitating the adoption of advanced technology across various sectors through influential partnerships aimed at constantly advancing business, legislative, and regulatory environments. We also promote participatory and collaborative work among various entities and partners, supporting the startup and entrepreneurial communities. This is all supported by a commitment to experiencing the future, providing immersive experiences for individuals to live the future today. www.dubaifuture.ae
*About Dubai International Financial Centre*
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world's most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.
With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai. DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region's largest financial ecosystem of over 39,000 professionals working across over 4,900 active registered companies - making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region. The Centre's vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region's most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups. Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai's most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. For further information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC.
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