ABU DHABI, February 15, 2016: 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. An interactive event that inspires budding innovators to showcase their creativity, INNOVATOR Show 2016 will feature exciting workshops, demonstrations and home-made projects that celebrate the culture of innovation which is gaining momentum in the UAE.
The event is open to anyone interested in displaying their creative inventions, sharing ideas and networking with fellow enthusiasts. Participants can be an individual, a special interest group, a hobbyist or an academic institution. Talented emerging innovators can sign-up to showcase their remarkable projects across a wide spectrum of disciplines including Art & Design, Automotive, Mechanics & Digital Fabrication, Robotics & Electronics, Aerospace, and Sustainability & Life Sciences. TDC is urging all those interested to sign up online at www.innovator.ae by 20th February 2016.
Those showcasing their innovation projects at the event will have the opportunity to benefit from one of six development funds including:
- “The Best Project Fund” – which will be judged by an expert panel and based on various merits and set criteria. The fund covers five categories: Art & Design, Automotive, Mechanics & Digital Fabrication, Robotics & Electronics, Aerospace, and Sustainability & Life Sciences. Each category is assessed based on the following criteria: Originality, Overall Impression, Visitor Interactivity, Creativity and Social Impact.
- “The People’s Choice Fund” - an open category 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 Show team during 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.