{"id":9406,"date":"2018-10-17T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T09:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=9406"},"modified":"2018-10-17T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T09:27:32","slug":"nabta-startup-wins-first-place-at-accenture-innovation-awards-during-gitex-technology-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/nabta-startup-wins-first-place-at-accenture-innovation-awards-during-gitex-technology-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Nabta Startup Wins First Place At Accenture Innovation Awards During GITEX Technology Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accenture has recognized leading startups at its second Accenture Innovation Awards held during GITEX Technology Week 2018. The initiative, in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai, Fintech Hive at DIFC and Etisalat Digital, recognizes up-and-coming start-ups that play a major role in changing and improving aspects of people\u2019s lives. The awards are part of the company\u2019s vision to support emerging talent and identify forward-focused ideas that use technology to solve tomorrow\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n

Startups from around the world have applied for the Awards, and shortlisted participants had the chance to present their ideas in front of a jury comprising of senior executives from Accenture, Expo 2020 Dubai, Fintech Hive at DIFC and Etisalat Digital. Winners were chosen across three categories: Artificial Intelligence, Fintech and Social Impact.<\/p>\n

The overall winner of the all-expenses paid trip to Silicon Valley, with Accenture assisting them in investor relation meetings:<\/p>\n

\u201cNabta<\/strong>\u201d for their healthcare app that empowers women to manage their own health by seamlessly integrating traditional forms of care with the latest technologies.<\/em><\/p>\n

The winner of the Fintech category with an automatic placement at the Fintech Hive Investor Day in November 2018:<\/p>\n

\u201cSlidr<\/strong>\u201d for their e-commerce marketplace which uses a dynamic pricing technology that analyses consumer behaviour patterns and decides price reductions accordingly.<\/em><\/p>\n

The winner of the Social Impact category with a fast-track to the live presentation stage of Expo Live\u2019s Innovation Impact Grant Programme in March 2019:<\/p>\n

\u201cTareeqi<\/strong>\u201d for their smart navigation app for both passengers and drivers that does not require GPS<\/em><\/p>\n

The winner of the Artificial Intelligence category that will have the opportunity to participate in Future Now by Etisalat Digital, the Open Innovation program of Etisalat Digital that includes mentoring, training sessions, access to co-working spaces and the network of clients of Etisalat:<\/p>\n

\u201cNabta<\/strong>\u201d for their healthcare app for women that empowers women to manage their own health by seamlessly integrating traditional forms of care with the latest technologies.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is an incredible pool of talent in the region. Through Accenture\u2019s Innovation Awards, we are truly making a commitment to help startups grow within the ecosystem.\u201d said Xavier Anglada, managing director and Accenture Digital lead in the Middle East & Turkey<\/strong>. \u201cWe look for startups that will propel change and redefine the way things are done. Last year\u2019s awards presented a plethora of innovation. This year, we have seen innovation at a prominent level, as well as the readiness to innovate. The talent presented has been impressive, and we are proud to be able to recognize the startups and celebrate their success with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yousuf Caires, Vice President of Expo Live \u2013 Expo 2020 Dubai<\/strong>, said: \u201cAs Expo 2020\u2019s innovation and partnership programme, we share Accenture\u2019s enthusiasm and its vision to encourage the use of technology to positively impact society. As the proud supporters of 70 Global Innovators from 42 countries, we are constantly inspired by the impact that these creative solutions to global problems are having.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that innovation can come from anyone, to anywhere, and we are especially excited to see more social innovators from the region participating in the current cycle of our Innovation Impact Grant Programme. They can apply at www.expo2020dubai.com\/expo-live\/Innovation#how-to-apply<\/a>.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Francisco Salcedo, SVP, Etisalat Digital<\/strong> said: \u201cWe support the ecosystem of innovation by providing the tools that accelerate the growth of companies with Etisalat. That\u00b4s why we have launched Future Now in GITEX 2018. We look forward to working with the winners of \u2018Accenture Innovation Awards\u2019, by giving access to our robust network\u00a0 and digital platforms to build viable products and new revenue streams.<\/p>\n

Raja Al Mazrouei, Executive Vice President of FinTech Hive at DIFC<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe are thrilled with the quality of the ideas presented by the startups during this competition. It\u2019s our pleasure to partner with the Accenture Innovation Awards that represent a great platform to recognize the startups\u2019 innovations. FinTech Hive at DIFC will give the winner a chance to showcase its solutions in front of potential investors and partners from the region\u2019s financial industry at the Investor Day. We look forward to see these smart and innovative ideas come to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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