The top five innovators will be recognised in the programme and the evaluation will be in partnership with Cisco.The programme includes two main phases. The first phase, known as the 'Basic Track', involves providing an overview of IoT to the innovator, the process of thinking in designing innovation leads to the identification of ideas and transferring it to the next level, and guidance by the development of the preliminary work model to submit a feasibility study of the project. After completing this process, the candidate will receive the ‘IoT Champion Badge'.
The second phase, 'Advanced Track', will allow the inventor to have a technical course that provides him with enough information about IoT. After passing, the creator or innovator will be automatically eligible for the ‘Digital Champion Programme’ Award. The top 20 participants will then have the opportunity to receive face-to-face guidance with a team of IoT experts, preparing them for the final contest where they can be recognised as the Top Innovator in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Rauda Al Saadi, ADSSSA’s Director-General, said, "The Digital Champions Programme is in line with the Authority's responsibility and commitment to focus on developing talent and building a generation of innovators and inventors. These are the pioneers of the future conscious of the rapid changes which the world is witnessing in the context of a clear vision for the future."
"The programme aims to educate innovators about the IoT digital skills and artificial intelligence; providing them an opportunity to offer innovative solutions to IoT and the talent development through the Cisco Academy for the provision of opportunities for citizens and residents in the emirate. Benefits from unique educational and professional paths in the functions of the digital age such as data science, IoT, artificial intelligence, and cyber security will all be direct results from the programme," she added.
Al Saadi stressed the importance of strategic partnerships with leading technology companies to achieve global horizons in innovation and creativity, and to meet the requirements of the next developmental stage to achieve a knowledge based economy that will enhance Abu Dhabi's position as a global innovation hub.
The programme includes a set of courses by Cisco Net Academy that will help and motivate innovators and inventors to develop their careers.
