School:Abu Dhabi University

Facilitating university-industry collaboration On campus, the department of arts and science has developed spaces for innovation such as, the chemistry and physics laboratories. The engineering department on the other hand has regional partnership with a program called TechShop this is accessible to students of the same college.

Tawazun industrial park plays a crucial role in the economy with access only to industry personnel, but there may be scope for students’ partnership in the near future.

Gitex startup movement, Khalifa fund, and innovation 4 impact are considered sources of funding for entrepreneurs in the region. Innovation to impact is limited to digital entrepreneurs and companies. The government has also started the initiative and launched UAE innovates accessible to all residents of the UAE and a different program called as in5 is also open to students of all majors and entrepreneurs situated in the region.

Mentoring, guidance and advises are accessible to students of all majors and different campuses. On campus programs are known as ADU innovates, ADU idea drop, and the Research and Development centre.

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts

The regional economic development programs like in5 and UAE innovates is open to all whether applying through an institute or independently. ADU doesn’t have any official partnership with these programs, but if taken into consideration it may be possible.

Collaboration is already in place with TechShop but limited to students majoring in engineering. There are regular educational trips held that incorporate innovation as a result of successful companies.