It has been proven that young kids have the power to
Solve the Most Pressing World Problems
and they must get a global platform to showcase their innovation,
leading to commercialization.
UAE’s Top Young Innovators is a nationwide hunt to find the best and brightest young minds. In this competition, children from across the country will present their unique ideas and innovations to solve present-day challenges facing humanity.
Our ultimate goal is to develop a culture of creative thinking, innovation and problem-solving among young kids. The winners of the ‘UAE’s Top Young Innovators’ competition will advance directly as a global finalist in the ‘America’s Top Young Innovators’.
Top Young Innovators offers a unique proposition. First, it nurtures a child’s ability to develop innovations and then helps them participate & showcase their innovation on a global stage.
We have partnered with DiscoverSTEM to develop a culture of innovation & creativity among young kids. DiscoverSTEM headquartered in Texas, USA is a pioneer in nurturing young kids on innovation and creativity. DiscoverSTEM has an exceptional track record of nurturing over 600 kids between age 5 to 18 to identify global problems & innovate patentable solutions. In the last 4 years, 250+ kids have received patents in the US and other countries. In recognition of their contribution, the founders of DiscoverSTEM were conferred with the prestigious US National Award, the George Washington Honor Medal for revolutionizing education in the United States.
Awards For The Innovators
Win the Prestigious Title of
‘UAE's Top Young Innovator’
Advance Directly as a Global Finalist in the 'America's Top Young Innovators'
Cash Prize of USD 10,000 to be used as seed funding to commercialize your innovation
Filing of a US Patent for your innovation
Business Incubation Support to Commercialize Your Innovation for two years
1 Week intensive startup training in the USA for the winning individual/team, including travel & boarding
Cash prize of USD 1000 for the winner of each category
Awards for the Schools
Top Young Innovators is a pioneering initiative that recognizes and rewards schools that foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among their students. In today’s rapidly changing world, innovation is key to success, and we believe that it’s essential to encourage and develop this mindset from a young age.
Our awards aim to celebrate schools that prioritize innovation and provide students with opportunities to explore, experiment, and create. By acknowledging and showcasing outstanding innovative projects, we hope to inspire a new generation of innovators, thinkers, and leaders who will shape the future of the UAE and beyond.
Innovation Spirit Award
Honors the school with the highest number of participation entries, acknowledging their dedication and passion for cultivating a culture of innovation.
Innovation Excellence Award
Recognizes the school with the highest number of winning entries, highlighting their outstanding talent, creativity, and commitment to innovation excellence.
Leading School for Girl Innovators
Honors schools that empower and support female innovators and have the highest number of female entries in the competition.
AI/ML Trailblazer Award
Awarded to the school with the highest number of innovative entries focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Sustainability Champion Award
Awarded to the school with the highest number of innovative entries focused on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).
More about UNSDG:
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Rules & FAQs
Important Rules
- Participants aged 10-18 years from UAE can participate.
- The Entry Fee for the competition is $300 (Entry fee may be waived for participants with financial constraints. View the detailed set of rules here)
- Participants must submit an original innovation idea.
- We strongly recommend you file a provisional or non-provisional patent application before submitting your entry to protect your innovations. If you need support in filing a patent application, please contact us.
- The competition reserves the right to approve or disapprove any participating entries.
- Each entry is judged by an elite panel of judges. The decision taken by the judges will be final.
FAQs
Yes. Participants can form a team of a maximum of four individuals.
Yes. A participant can send up to three entries.
Submissions will close on 3 November, 2024, 23:59:59 Gulf Standard Time (GMT + 4 hours).
The submitted entries will be evaluated on various aspects, including the Uniqueness of Idea (Ingenuity & Innovative Thinking), Scientific & Technical Knowledge, and overall Quality of Entry and Video Presentation.
The result will be announced at the Grand Finale of the UAE’s Top Young Innovators to be held in Dubai. The details will be notified soon.
Yes, the entry fee can be waived for deserving participants. They must upload supporting documents (e.g. Parents’ Income Statement) in the Entry Submission Form and wait for our approval.
Judging Criteria
Judges will rate the participation entries out of 100 marks based on the following criteria.
Unique Idea
(Ingenuity &
Innovative Thinking)
50 marks
Scientific & Technical Knowledge
behind Idea
30 marks
Quality of Entry and Video Presentation
20 marks
