Welcome to the Grand Arena for
UAE's Top Young Innovators
Where The UAE’s Brightest Minds Begin Their Journey to Global Recognition
Important Dates
Entry Submission
Begin: 15 Oct 2025
Deadline: 13 Jan 2026
Semi Finalists Announcement
7 Feb 2026
Public Voting
Begin:8 Feb 2026
Deadline:22 Feb 2026
Winners Announcement
8 Mar 2026
Ali Humaid Al Loughani
Winner of UAE's Top Young Innovators 2024
Winner of Best Innovation Award in Robotics Category at America's Top Young Innovators 2024
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Top Young Innovators brings an exciting innovation competition - the "UAE’s Top Young Innovators" to hunt the most innovative and creative young minds in the country.
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Participate and Showcase
Your BIG IDEA to the World!
If you are aged between 10 to 22 years and have an idea that you think has the power to change the world, participate to win the prestigious title of the "UAE’s Top Young Innovator" and an opportunity to be direct finalist of "America's Top Innovators".
Ready to Become
UAE's Next
Big Genius?
The 2025 challenge is here!
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6. America’s Top Young Innovators
Winner of the "UAE’s Top Young Innovators" will advance directly as a global finalist in the "America’s Top Young Innovators"
5. Announcement of Results
The results of the competition will be announced online
4. Evaluation of Entries
A distinguished panel of judges will evaluate the entries and shortlist the individuals/ teams based on the judging criteria.
Participation Journey
Participation Journey
1. Registration
You can register in the "UAE’s Top Young Innovators" as an individual or as a team. Click here to know more about the registration process.
2. Attend FREE Innovation Camp
Develop a new innovation idea with expert mentorship or build your existing idea further with step-by-step guidance. Request to Register for our optional 14 hours FREE Innovation Camp sponsored by our partner DiscoverSTEM Foundation. Learn More about the Innovation Camp.
3. Submit Your Innovation
Submit your innovation by filling out the Entry Submission Form. Click here to know more about the entry submission process.
Attend FREE Innovation Camp to learn the process of developing ideas & solutions
Identify a real-world problem and come up with an innovative solution
Win the Prestigious Title of the "UAE's Top Young Innovator"
Advance directly as a global finalist in the "America’s Top Young Innovators"
Opportunity to own a US Patent
Receive global recognition
Why Participate
in the Challenge?
What are you waiting for?
Solve the World’s Biggest Problems &
Showcase Your Idea Globally
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