Dubai Launches ?Prototypes for Humanity' Global Initiative Showcasing Emerging Innovations to Improve Lives, Communities, and the Planet

As one of the top global hubs for innovation, Dubai announces "Prototypes for Humanity 2022," a multi-faceted global initiative that recognizes, advances and rewards ground-breaking ideas that will change the way society lives and works.

Prototypes for Humanity is a collaborative initiative aimed at convening global talent and forging strategic alliances across academia, business, and government to accelerate and maximize global impact for good.

As part of the initiative, Dubai is currently hosting 160 universities students and professors from more than 50 countries to present 100 innovations that can spark change: from carbon-capturing mobility solutions to a portable defibrillator and off-grid electricity sources.

Teams from Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; University of California, Santa Cruz; Cornell University; Pratt Institute; Georgia Institute of Technology; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and University of Cincinnati are now exhibiting at the Dubai International Financial Centre where they will have access to potential investors and entrepreneurial programming to help advance their prototypes.

"The initiative aligns with Dubai's ambitions, and its commitment to empowering a creative and innovation-embracing community. In light of the global challenges we constantly face, it is time to unite efforts and utilize our creativity to address them," said Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council. "I am highly confident in the ability and creativity of those university students and their capabilities to foster a better and more sustainable tomorrow. They have taken responsibility for the future of the planet, and we admire them greatly. This initiative resonates with Dubai's entrepreneurial spirit and the agenda for COP28, which will be hosted by our beloved UAE in only twelve months," she added.

A comprehensive list of this year's 100 entries currently on exhibit and more information can be found at www.prototypesforhumanity.com.

ABOUT PROTOTYPES FOR HUMANITY

Prototypes for Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that have the power to change the world, with programs and activities to raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions, and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact. Prototypes for Humanity debuts this year as an evolution from Global Grad Show, which launched in 2015.

An initiative by the Art Dubai Group, it is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and A.R.M. Holding.