Call for Projects

Apply to Global Grad Show and your project could be one of the 100 chosen to be part of our international graduate exhibition in Dubai. Benefits include:

• Trip to Dubai

• $100,000 in prizes

• Networking with global academia and press

• Startup programme for impact innovators

All projects across all degrees, geographies and development stages are welcome. Apply now and take your solution further!

Key Dates

Aug
12

Applications Close
Oct
14

Selection Announced
Nov
8

Global Grad Show

Who can apply?

Participation is free and open to students and recent graduates 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.

Selection Criteria

Projects are chosen based on:

Originality in problem solving
Positive impact on people, communities, or the planet
Application of (high or low) tech or innovative methods

How to Apply

Fill in the application form and upload a proposal outlining:

Name of the project, participating student name(s), contact details
Project details that describe what it is, what it does, how it works, and the problem it solves.
Visual materials that help to explain your project, such as images, diagrams, illustrations, etc.
Links to any available videos or demos

2022 Programme

Showcase

100 of the top global innovations are selected and invited to our international exhibition in Dubai (students and professors).
Prizes

$100,000 in prizes are awarded to 4 teams across different thematic categories to support students and professors in their research.
Entrepreneurship Programme

All applicants are invited to take part in the multi-phased entrepreneurship programme, developed by an international team of experts, and dedicated to graduates who want to take their projects to market.
Knowledge Exchange

Professors and students working towards similar goals are invited to connect and share their work in collaborative forums.
Media Coverage

Projects are promoted through a global media campaign. (See press coverage)
Digital Showcase

Each project is featured in the Global Grad Show digital exhibition that year and stays in our archives. (See example)
Funding

Selected participants in our Entrepreneurship Programme have the opportunity to meet and pitch in front of investors, including A.R.M. Holding, which has pledged a $2.7 million fund for startups.