ADUi Innovation Centers: Physical and Virtual

Optimize the positive impact of the innovation

Vision

To optimize the positive impact of the innovation and entrepreneurship research, education, and training for Abu Dhabi University students, faculty, staff, established companies, government, and communities of reference. In ADUi, we collaborate 1) to (research and innovation pillars) nurture conditions for the (incubation pillar) realization of personal and group potentials, economic and environmental values, and inclusive and sustainable societal improvement. And 2) to contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE’s innovation strategy through sustainable and inclusive research, innovation, and incubation strategies.

ADU innovator's projects beyond ideas

Mission

To empower community changers and innovation leaders by developing and delivering innovation and entrepreneurship education programs that help innovators and entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, skills, entrepreneurial capacities, firsthand experiences and connections.

Additionally, we build on ADU students and their families networks to position ADUi as their partner for personal and professional innovation-connected initiatives.

What we do in ADUi innovation centers

• Focal point for innovation activities across all areas of the University.
• Activities that enhance student applied experience, reaching out to companies, government, and other educational institutions.
• Experimental teaching methods, value-added extracurricular activities, access to companies for real case study opportunities, peer learning, mentoring and student support, cross-course collaboration and meaningful internships.
• Engagement with companies, government entities, other higher-education institutions, and communities of reference.
• Talk Series targeted at business leaders and government agencies, Ted Talk events, innovation competitions, and conferences at the intersection between research and innovation.