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10th International Forum On Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the 9th Iteration of Sharjah Chamber Awards for Innovators

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Overview

The University of Sharjah in collaboration with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry are excited to announce the opening of the 9th Sharjah Chamber A ward for Innovators that is under the umbrella of the 9th International Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Both the Forum and the award aim to embed innovation culture and entrepreneurial mindset amongst the youth by making them able to identify important problems affecting our societies and create innovative solutions that can be turned into entrepreneurial ventures.

Why should you register for the International Forum on innovation and Entrepreneurship (Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators)?
The Innovation Forum competition offers an exciting and unique opportunity for getting feedback from experienced judges and mentors. The winners of the Award win prize worth 100,000AED. In addition, they are given the opportunity to be mentored by our industry partners who will support them to explore and validate their ideas with real customers, in order to turn their innovative ideas and products into entrepreneurial startups.
Who can participate?
The Innovation Forum is open to University Students (Graduates and Undergraduates) and High School Students (Grades 10, 11, 12) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

What kinds of Ideas are encouraged?
The Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators has two broad themes, which are the “General Innovation Track" and the “Sustainability & Employability Innovation Track": 
General Innovation Track: For this category, we accept innovative ideas from all legitimate industries, such as information technology (IT),  artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, food, clothing, agriculture and virtually all other industries.
Sustainability & Employability Innovation Track: For this category, students are expected to come-up with startup ideas that have the potential to have positive environmental or social or economic impact; or high ideas that potential to create jobs. Examples of impacts include:
a) Environmental impact: ideas that have the potential to reduce environmental problems. Examples include recycled products, renewable energy (e.g. solar energy, electric energy), waste collection, green housing, green manufacturing, product life extension (e.g. through repair) etc. 
b) Social impact: Ideas related to social impact include ideas that address social problems such as: hunger, poor access to education, poor access to housing, clean water shortage, inadequate access to healthcare etc. For example, Tom's shoes have donated over 95million pairs of shoes to people in need and helped to restore the eyesight of over 850,000 people.
c) Economic impact: high potential for sales and profitability growth etc.
d) Employability: Ideas that have potential for creating jobs. For example, Careem has created 850,000 job opportunities for its drivers in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region.

1. To view the Concept Note in English, kindly click here

2. To view the Concept Note in Arabic, Kindly click here

3. For further information about the rubrics and requirements, kindly click here

Key Dates :

Deadline for registration of teams and submissions

20 January 2025

Screening

21 January 2025

Announcing the shortlisted teams

22 January 2025

Mentoring Session

25 January 2025

Judging Session (1)

28 January 2025

Announcing the shortlisted teams for the final round

29 January 2025

Judging Session (2)

06 February 2025

10th International Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Awarding Ceremony of the 9th Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators

19 February 2025

 

 

Venue

University Of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah (UOS) is one of the renowned institutions in the GCC and Arab regions. UOS is a comprehensive university offering over 120 accredited academic programs at the undergraduate and post graduate levels. The University is recognized for its excellence in teaching & learning, high impact scientific research, sustainable and quality academic and professional training and community services programs. The University endeavors to provide the community with distinguished services and contribute to achieving its well being by preparing its students to assume leadership roles in it.

Important dates

Registration Ends On Start Date End Date
January 15, 2025 February 19, 2025 February 19, 2025

Contact Us

Salwa El-Nassar

selnassar@sharjah.ac.ae

06-5050511