The event celebrated the successful completion of an intensive three-month curriculum, mentored by the very best at MITDesignX, expertly delivered through a series of workshops to the 10 innovative startups that comprised the second cohort of MDXB.

During the event, the winning team, “theion,” was presented with its award at the MDXB Demo Day. The team, represented by CFO Matthias Fengler and Co-Founder Johannes Eisele, was recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in lithium-sulfur crystal battery technology.

As part of their prize, they received AED 100,000 in equity-free funding and a Full business setup for one year at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest technology co-working space of its kind in the MENA region.

Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General of DSO, said: “The MDXB program, and its culminating demo day, is a testament to Dubai’s status as a global hub for innovation. DSO’s involvement reflects our commitment to empowering promising entrepreneurs who seize opportunities and develop transformative, technology-driven solutions. Through Dtec, we provide startups with direct access to a thriving ecosystem of investors, mentors, and industry leaders, along with state-of-the-art facilities and tailored support designed to accelerate their growth and market success.”

For his part, Gilad Rosenzweig, Executive Director of DesignX at MIT, said: “At MITdesignX (MDX) we are excited to support a new ecosystem of entrepreneurs and startups in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis and Global Growth Hub. As Dubai positions itself as a global center for innovation, I am delighted to see the second cohort of MDXB startups grow and demonstrate their remarkable talent in developing high-impact solutions for the GCC and the entire world. The entrepreneurial drive and pioneering ideas in this region are truly inspiring.

Omar Hassan, Managing Director of Global Growth Hub, said: “This is the first phase of the second cohort, and we are thrilled to be kicking off phase two, which will focus on supporting the startups with market entry. Moreover, we look forward to opening recruitment for the third cohort in summer of this year.”

Matthias Fengler, CFO of theion, expressed his gratitude, saying: “The MIT DesignX program has added significant value to theion by providing great support in the conceptual development of our venture. Through access to MIT’s expertise, the infrastructure of Dubai Silicon Oasis and the network of Global Growth Hub, we’ve been able to refine our ideas, strengthen our approach and engage with investors. With its vibrant start-up ecosystem, Dubai is the ideal gateway for us to expand into the larger gulf region.”

The second cohort’s selected startups represented Europe, the US, and the GCC. They shared a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and sustainability. Their innovative solutions span sectors such as hydrogen technology, waste management, emissions reduction, energy storage, and more.

MIT DesignX is a global leader in accelerating transformative startups, having supported over 170 companies across 15+ cities and regions worldwide. The accelerator’s expansion into Dubai highlights the city’s rising prominence as a hub for startup innovation, collaboration, and growth. Since its inception, startups supported by MIT DesignX have collectively exceeded a valuation of US$1 billion, showcasing its profound impact on the global innovation landscape.

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Participating startups, including Junkbot Inc, RoboAds, Wehead, Robosculptor, AirQ, VLT Robotics (Xbot), Zdynco (Robocast), CML Technologies (iDroid), Eanan, and Dexter Robotics, in addition to lab AgriX and Arachne, two spin-offs from the DSO based RIT Dubai university.

During the event, the Roboday initiative group also presented to the public the vision of the world’s first Robocity – a fully automated residential district, where automation and robotization will closely intertwine with every aspect of daily life allowing for safe and secured onboarding of new breakthrough technologies to real life thus boosting technological development.

“Roboday PitchDay exemplifies the rapid growth and innovation within the UAE’s robotics industry. Dubai, renowned as a global hub for technological advancements, is now firmly asserting its leadership in robotics technology. The remarkable success of Roboday PitchDay marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s journey to become a global tech leader by 2030,” stated Ghanem Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Technology Ecosystem & Development Office at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).

“The event surpassed our expectations in terms of the quality of presentations and the participants’ engagement. It not only explored the advantages of developing robotization within industrial and commercial landscapes but also highlighted the diverse possibilities of using robots in everyday life. Roboday PitchDay has laid a solid foundation for future collaborations and advancements.” remarked Ms. Anna Kovalerskaya, Founder of CML Technologies and a founding member of Roboday.

Roboday initiative will be hosted on a regular basis, fostering the exchange of resources and information among industry players. Recognizing the importance of providing proper infrastructure for hardware and robotics companies, Roboday plays a pivotal role in nurturing a vibrant robotics ecosystem.

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The announcement was made at the tenth edition of the Elevate series, hosted at Dubai Silicon Oasis, where India’s startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem displayed its ability once again as 50 startups showcased a range of innovative business ideas to global investors.

The event was attended by Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner-General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai; Dr Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Dubai Silicon Oasis alongside other senior officials from both parties.

Startups from industries such as healthcare, fintech, F&B, energy, space, software as a service (SaaS), logistics, and technology among others presented their ideas to the global investors at the popular pitching series supported by HSBC.

Addressing the session, Dr Aman Puri said, “I am glad to be a part of this LoI signing ceremony between Dubai Silicon Oasis, India Innovation Hub and Consulate General of India in Dubai. India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem with over 40 Indian start-ups joining the Unicorn Club in 2021.”

“The UAE has an immense focus on supporting innovation and attracting global talent. We will engage some of the key Indian startups to come and use Dubai as a base for their global expansion. Going ahead, India and the UAE will work closely to foster innovation as well as nurturing new talent,” Dr Puri added.

Talking about the growing partnership between India and Dubai in the startup domain, Dr Juma Al Matrooshi said, “We are delighted to expand our collaboration with the India Innovation Hub, following a delegation’s visit to DSO and Dtec earlier this year and a mutual commitment to support tech-focused startups in both countries. The UAE and India recognize the key role of startups and SMEs in the nations’ economies and are keen to support their establishment and development. In line with the goals of the National Entrepreneurship Agenda, to transform the UAE into The Entrepreneurial Nation and become home to 20 unicorns by 2031, DSO is partnering with the India Innovation Hub to host the Elevate pitch series and welcome promising Indian entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations.”

The next Elevate session is scheduled on 17th February 2022.

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Dr Aman Puri was welcomed by Dr Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General of DSO, in the presence of Siddhartha Baraily, Consul, Head of Chancery and Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Technology and Entrepreneurship at DSO. The delegation included six Indian start-ups with a focus on travel and tourism, presenting their ideas to be incubated at DSO.

Dr Aman Puri said: “The Government of India and the UAE are committed to working together to foster innovation between the two countries and contribute towards a sustainable world. India has emerged as an innovation hub with the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem with 42 Indian start-ups joining the Unicorn Club in 2021. The UAE is a global hub for expats and global businesses, which provides immense business opportunities for Indian talent. Innovation hub at India Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai has featured over 190 Indian start-ups. Elevate pitching series and interactions with prestigious organizations such as Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, TiE Dubai among others, provided excellent opportunities for the Indian innovators to interact with investors, global counterparts for further networking and partnership.”

Dr Juma Al Matrooshi said: “UAE and India share deeply rooted bilateral relations and have been key trading partners for centuries. In the last few weeks of 2021, both nations concluded negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement that aims to boost non-oil trade to at least $100 billion over the next five years. In contribution to this ambitious plan, we aim to be a key enabler and incubator for start-ups and entrepreneurs, from all over the world, looking to expand into the region. Providing world-class facilities to streamline business set-up and operations, DSO is home to more than 1,000 companies from more than 75 countries.”

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The agreement was signed by Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Deputy CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), and Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH), at the university hospital’s building in DSO, in the presence of officials from both entities.

Under the agreement, DSO and FUH will work together to enhance smart health offerings, as well as medical and preventive services to more than 1,000 startups and entrepreneurs in Dtec. They will also collaborate to support the health of the startups’ operations and the wellbeing of their employees, in line with one of the six pillars of the Sandbox program. The program was launched by DSO in October 2021 and is the first of its kind in the MENA region, running for 12 months supporting technology startups and assisting them to achieve growth and raise funding in their early stages.

The agreement outlines that employee of Dtec-based companies will receive medical examination services and a health card, as well as exclusive healthcare benefits and priority in medical services at FUH. Furthermore, they will have access to remote medical consultations.

Fakeeh University Hospital will also organize several virtual awareness sessions, educational seminars and first aid training sessions, in addition to approved medical and surgical services, radiology and laboratory examinations, round the clock emergency services, and several diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, CT scan and other programs.

Dtec entrepreneurs will benefit from exclusive opportunities to test innovative healthcare solutions in cooperation with FUH, in addition to benefiting from its laboratories and research centers, workshops and mentoring sessions which are organized for entrepreneurs and researchers.

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The MoU was signed by Eng. Muammar Khaled Al Katheeri, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Smart City at DSO, and Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA at DSO’s stand at WETEX 2021, which is organised at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. The signing ceremony was attended by Matar Al Mehairi, Board Member of Digital DEWA, Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub.

The partnership between DSO and Moro Hub will foster business advancement for both parties and enable them to emerge as leaders in innovative technology and its implementation in line with the Dubai 10X initiative that envisions Dubai to be ahead of the world by 10 years.

As per the MoU, DSO will promote Moro Hub’s services among their commercial entities. Moro Hub will leverage DSO’s market presence to promote and sell its digital services to drive digital transformation using innovative disruptive digital technology. Some of the services that Moro Hub will offer include Cloud Services, Moro Connect, Cyber Security Services & Colocation. Additionally, Moro Hub will also be offering Smart Cities IoT services, including Asset Tracking, Energy Management, VSaaS – SMB, Smart Water and Air Quality Monitoring, Cold Chain, and Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Enterprise Manager as a service leveraging cloud computing and advanced artificial intelligence analytics to drive sustainability and optimized operational savings for the DSO occupants.

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The HP Gaming Garage will promote and encourage university and school students from all over the world to gain the skills needed to enter the gaming and esports industry. The initiative forms part of HP’s commitment to enable better learning outcomes for 100 million people by 2025.

Commenting on the launch, Vishnu Taimni, Vice President and Managing Director of Middle East, Turkey, and East Africa at HP Inc. said, “Gaming in the MENA region is estimated to be worth $4.5bn, and there are more than 100 million Middle Eastern gamers. To support this vibrant and growing industry, we have launched the HP Gaming Garage, in collaboration with our partners. This unique programme will bring our knowledge and excitement to students, take their passion for gaming to the next level, and help them to develop the skills needed to excel in the game development industry.”

In the purpose-built, hi-tech gaming lab, complete with the latest gaming PC hardware from HP, students can access a curated program to build soft skills and expertise specific to the gaming industry. The Gaming Garage also enables students to connect directly with game development and esports industry experts through workshops and internship placements. The long-term vision is to equip students with the right skillset to kick-start their careers in the game development industry through digital micro-credentials – a skill based mini-qualification and a skills passport.

James Blackman, Director at AMD for the Europe Middle East and Africa region said, “AMD is where Gaming begins, AMD love Gamers, and we are proud to partner with HP on the Gaming Garage project to redefine the future workforce by enabling them with the skills required to begin a journey in the gaming industry. At AMD we create products which meet the demands of tomorrow and inspire innovation; I hope the Gaming Garage can inspire and help the next generation create rewarding careers in the gaming industry.”

The HP Gaming Garage is supported by a number of partners:

• AMD – few are as passionate as those in gaming, media, and entertainment. Whether developing, creating, or consuming AAA games or the latest blockbuster, AMD supports with hardware to deliver the very best performance. AMD will also support with industry guest lectures.
• RIT’s new, state-of-the-art campus houses the HP Gaming Garage. In addition, its dedicated faculty, focused on the gaming industry, will offer academic support to further drive the program by hosting several workshops and guest lectures.
• Ubisoft, creators of well-known games like Assassin’s creed, Watch Dogs, among others, will offer industry experience and mentorship opportunities to winners of the hackathons, which will take place quarterly.

“In light of our continuous efforts at RIT Dubai to give students and the community opportunities to be prepared for the future, RIT Dubai is excited to collaborate with HP on operating this garage. Gaming is becoming a major tool in many industries including health, manufacturing, service sector as well as entertainment. Establishing a lab that fosters the creation and design of games will give participants many futuristic and business opportunities.  Housing this lab in our newly built, smart, innovative and sustainable campus will strengthen the ties with all our strategic partners, like HP,” commented Yousef Al Assaf, President- RIT Dubai.

The HP Gaming Garage consists of six tracks that will help students build-up to a game skills passport:

• Weekly gaming skills workshop that will include courses on developing prototypes, designing for engagement, isometric design among others
• Weekly soft skills workshop including sessions on how to pitch prototypes, sharpen leadership skills, how to brand games etc.
• Access to industry professionals including guest lectures, Q&As from industry experts
• Internship and mentorship with key industry partners
• Game design incubation with industry partners, which will help students grow ideas and concepts
• Academic pathway which provides students with links to some of the best online self-paced courses on game design

In addition, the HP Gaming Garage will host quarterly hackathons that will be conducted throughout the year, the first of which kicked off in April 2021, and is centered around the healthcare industry. As part of the first challenge, students have been asked to design an original game to creatively solve some of the pressing challenges in the healthcare sector. Throughout the six weeks of the challenge, soft skills workshops, games skills workshops, and industry encounters will also take place to support participants in developing their prototypes.

There will be additional hackathons over the coming year that will focus on solving challenges from different industries.

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Launched at a joint press conference held at Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec), the largest technology incubation center in the Middle East, wholly owned by DSOA, the report provides an in-depth overview of cloud computing adoption across the start-up segment in Dubai. Through a survey of more than 100 start-ups, supplemented by several case studies, the document offers valuable insights on the start-ups’ spending power, priorities, challenges, and requirements.

The Cloud Report 2017 found that 70 percent of start-ups in Dubai currently use cloud computing, and 24 percent even built their start-ups on the cloud. Meanwhile, 38 percent of those not yet on the cloud plan to adopt the technology in the near future. Across the three cloud service models available, 76 percent of start-ups on the cloud have opted for Software as a Service (SaaS). Meanwhile, Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are each used by 32 percent of adopters. One-third of the start-ups on the cloud utilize more than one type of cloud service, with nine percent using all three service models.

Start-ups on the cloud in Dubai use an average of 4.39 cloud services, with 36 percent using one or two services, and 18 percent using more than five. Storage and web hosting are considered as core services, and are generally the first cloud services adopted. They are also currently the most widely used at 68 percent and 67 percent respectively.

Although 72 percent of all start-ups spend less than US$50,000 on IT annually, 24 percent dedicate more than 20 percent of that annual budget to cloud solutions. In addition, 80 percent of start-ups on the cloud are planning to increase spend on cloud services in the next two years.

Among the start-ups that have not yet adopted cloud solutions, 42 percent find the initial investment prohibitively high. Other concerns delaying start-ups from moving to the cloud include data protection (27%) and security (15%).

Speaking on the report, William Chappell, Chief Financial Officer at DSOA, said: “In line with the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, DSOA aims to actively contribute to the national key performance indicators under the Competitive Knowledge Economy pillar. As we transition to a more technology-focused world, all sectors of the UAE’s economic landscape are working relentlessly to forge a digital transformation.”

He added: “The Cloud Report 2017 provides insights for start-ups on the best cloud adoption practices, while serving as a valuable resource for cloud solution vendors. The document outlines the services and models popular with start-ups, as well as the factors that influence decision-making around cloud implementation in Dubai.”

For his part, Maged Wassim, Vice President – IBM Cloud, IBM Middle East and Africa, said: “As part of any shift or transformation, the human factor is the one constant. For this reason, IBM puts code, skills training, and resources into the hands of developers to build, create, iterate, and solve problems faster.”

Tina Ghanem, Head of Accelerate SME at Thomson Reuters in the Middle East and North Africa, said: “Dubai start-ups are increasingly adopting cloud-first strategies to capitalize on the flexibility, speed-to-market and scalability that cloud solutions offer – right from the very beginning. However, for entrepreneurs with less IT expertise, cloud adoption can be an overwhelming thought and there is still a misconception that it involves big price tags, and huge commitments of time and resources. Various initiatives – such as the IBM Global Entrepreneur Program, a cloud credit program, and the incubation support of ecosystem players like Dtec – will help to address some of the perceived obstacles to deeper and broader cloud technology usage among these start-ups.”

“Looking ahead, the pace of cloud adoption in this market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as Dubai start-ups look for more variety and a greater range of cloud services to choose from in the future,” she added.

The Cloud Report 2017 lists five cloud adoption tips for start-ups:

1. Begin with a cloud-first strategy and consider adoption from the get-go
2. Find a provider that offers a secure and scalable storage solution that also acts as a virtual workspace
3. Choose a cloud deployment model (public, private, community, hybrid) that reflects your privacy, security, and size requirements
4. Choose the optimal hosting option (dedicated or shared)
5. Make data security and privacy a priority

To download The Cloud Report 2017, please visit The Cloud Report 2017.

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Organizers of the mini bootcamp, including Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, Dubai Culture and Rainmaking Innovation conducted the review of submissions and selection of finalists. As part of the five-day bootcamp, international trainers and serial entrepreneurs will mentor the selected start-ups on the main pillars of accelerating a business.

Alongside interactive and hands-on training sessions, the program will feature a segment titled Introduction to Start-Up & Business Model Design. This will be followed by dedicated workshops on Customer Development, MVPs & Product Experiments, Growth Hacking, Traction & Metrics, Fundraising, Team & Culture, and Pitch Practice & Industry Day.

The ten selected start-ups come from different parts of the world including the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These startups operate within various sectors such as media, design, toys, hardware, travel, education, health, food, entertainment, art, and fashion.

Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Islamic Economic Development Centre, said: “DIEDC strongly supports Dubai’s vision to hone the talent and creativity of our youth and encourage entrepreneurship as part of its priority to emerge as the global capital of Islamic economy. Given this mandate, we are committed to contributing to the incubation of diverse innovative initiatives that enrich the culture of Islamic economy.”

He added: “The success of the Islamic Lifestyle Mini Bootcamp and the selected start-ups will serve as a guide for us to step up our efforts in supporting sectors such as art, culture, architecture, trade, fashion and tourism that are making rapid strides and hold the potential to exert tremendous influence on Muslims and non-Muslims alike.”

For his part, Bader Buhannad, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Business Services and Risk Management at DSOA, said: “At DSOA, we prioritize innovation as a core component of all our initiatives in line with the vision of the UAE leadership to position the UAE as a global leader in spearheading innovation. The first-of-its-kind Islamic lifestyle mini bootcamp reiterates our commitment to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in the lifestyle and cultural domains.

“We look forward to welcoming the ten selected start-ups to learn the intricacies of expanding their businesses first-hand from established founders. We are delighted to witness the increasing interest of international, regional, and local entrepreneurs to venture into the Islamic lifestyle sector that presents multiple opportunities across a wide range of sub-sectors.”

Buhannad added: “As a preferred destination for technology start-ups, Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre is proud to host events that support entrepreneurs and boost their business know-how. We are confident that the bootcamp will offer the participants substantial networking opportunities to expand their businesses.”

The Islamic Lifestyle Mini Bootcamp appeals to all start-ups in the Islamic Arts & Culture, Islamic Architecture & Design, Family-Friendly & Halal Tourism, Modest Fashion, as well as Entertainment, Communication and Media domains.

As an official cultural partner, Dubai Culture has supported the call for participants by sharing the initiative via its Creatopia platform that was launched as part of its mandate to motivate, inspire and connect both established and emerging members of the culture, arts and heritage communities by sparking a creative revolution online. The platform has thousands of members or ‘Creatopians’ who are shaping the everyday lives of Muslims and raising awareness on the benefits of leading an Islamic lifestyle.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of Dubai Culture, commented: “Dubai continues to establish itself as the capital of the Islamic economy in alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which is an endeavor that Dubai Culture is fully committed to supporting by participating in events like the Islamic Lifestyle Mini Bootcamp. We are delighted to be the cultural partner for this event, which reflects our dedication to supporting our leadership’s economic diversification strategy by nurturing local talent and supporting professionals and businesses in the cultural sector.”

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Hosted at the Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai, the event was inaugurated by Shahla Ahmed Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO at DSOA, followed by a welcome speech. William Chappell, CFO, then shed light on the ‘Tech Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and the role of DSOA.’ The sessions included a talk by Faysal Sohail, Managing Partner CMEA Capital, on ‘Tech Investments in Silicon Valley’, and a presentation by Carsten Sudhoff, Founder & CEO CircularSociety, on the latest leadership trends.

The final round of the Business Plan Competition served as the highlight of the Entrepreneur Day. The segment invited all shortlisted candidates to present their business prototype to a jury of national and international angel inventors and venture capitalists.

The winners were judged on the basis of innovation, use of advanced technology, competitiveness, uniqueness of the product or service, research and understanding of the market. MENA Commerce and ‘Irhal’ (travel in Arabic) were awarded ‘Best Business Venture’ and ‘Best Islamic Economy Venture’ respectively.

MENA Commerce specializes in big data analytics enabling e-tailers and retailers in the region to enhance their businesses significantly. Irhal is a mobile app targeted at Muslim travelers globally.

The two winners will be provided with funding, incubation support, and a business license from DSOA. Overall winner, MENA Commerce will additionally receive three weeks of hands-on training at the PITME Labs, Silicon Valley on aspects such as product development, marketing, company modelling and customer acquisition strategies.

The winning start-ups will also receive office space at the DSO-based Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (DTEC), which has been designed specifically to support entrepreneurs and young talents.

Shahla Ahmed Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO, DSOA, said: “I would like to congratulate the winners – they truly deserve this recognition from a platform that we anticipate will grow over the coming years. I would also like to acknowledge all participants and supporters who took this as a learning opportunity to expand their knowledge and horizons in technology-based entrepreneurship and products that support the UAE’s Islamic economy. We have no doubt that this rewarding educational medium will be a stepping stone for these young and visionary business leaders – today and in the years to come.”

PITME Labs is a three week acceleration program for Middle Eastern startups in Silicon Valley. Teams will receive expert training in different aspects of their business, including product development, user experience (UX)/ User Interface (UI) design, marketing, business modeling, customer acquisition strategies, and funding. Each day, a minimum of three mentors will engage with participants to guide them through their entrepreneurial journey of increasing revenue, growing their companies, raising money and better managing long-term partnerships.

A wholly-owned entity of the government of Dubai, DSO operates as a free zone technology park for large and medium enterprises, as well as small-sized companies looking to set up their offices in Dubai.

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