Dubai Future Accelerators is an intensive 9-week program pairing the world’s most exciting technology companies with leading government organisations to create transformational solutions. Evelyn McNally is Trade and Commercial Advisor for NZTE in Dubai and has a place for one Kiwi startup to participate in this interesting program.

The entry date has been extended to 13 February 2018. If your startup falls into any of the areas below and you think this program would help to accelerate your startup then apply here and let Evelyn know you have applied.

• AI – facial recognition, sensory networks, close proximity, RFID
• AI, big data – customer behavior
• AI, big data – decision making
• AI, blockchain - Food safety identification/control
• AI, computer visions - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• AI, machine learning, analytics/insights - customer service
• AI, machine learning, big data – account/clients management, lead management
• AI, monitoring system – public health pest (detection and monitoring)
• Alternative payment solutions
• Autonomous vehicles
• Digital health, wearables
• Digital twin, fleet maintenance​
  
• ​EdTech
• Energy management and storage
• ECommerce platforms (such as Etsy)​

• IoT – inventory management, ERP
• Job opportunities platform (e.g. LinkedIn, bayt.com)
• New modes of transportation
• Public health and safety – monitoring, safety, computer vision, sensory networks
• Roads/public transportation infrastructure (e.g. 3D printing) and materials
• Safety, crime
• Security of critical infrastructure
• VR/AR, AI – tourism, hospitality, travels, sightseeing, experience, promotion
• Water management and harvesting
• Water sanitation/water harvesting/mining