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Global Grad Show
Participation is free and open to students from all universities around the world. If you are currently researching and developing a project in any discipline that offers a solution to problems faced by people, communities, or the planet, we encourage you to apply.
Name of the project, participating students, and their contact details
Explanation of the project, how it works, and the problem it solves
Visual materials that help explain the project, including images, diagrams or illustrations
Links to any available videos or demos
Global Grad Show
100 of the top innovations will be selected and promoted through a global media campaign. (See press coverage here)
Each project will be featured on the Global Grad Show website along with a short film on each graduate. (See example here)
MENA Grad Show
University students in the Middle East and North Africa applying for Global Grad Show will also have the chance to attend and showcase their projects in the MENA Grad Show, a physical exhibition held during Dubai Design Week.
Entrepreneurship Programme
Every submission will be invited to take part in the multi-phased entrepreneurship programme, dedicated to graduates who want to take their projects to market.
Selected participants can enter an Accelerator Programme, receiving training and mentorship from leading entrepreneurs and venture-builders, as well as interact with industry experts. Teams also have the opportunity to pitch to investors, including A.R.M. Holding, who pledged an AED 10 million fund for startups.