Deadline: 1 September 2014
All eligible participants from around the globe are invited to submit applications for the International competition under The UAE Drones for Good Award. The award carries grand prize of up to $1 million USD.
The objective of this programme is to explore future prototypes of how UAVs might be used to improve the lives of humanity in general, focusing on what may be possible in the next 1 to 3 years. It is designed to stimulate innovation and accelerate the development of advanced prototypes, which could ultimately lead to practical solutions for improving people’s lives around the world.
Awards:
- All semi-finalists of the International competition will receive $5,000 USD to develop and improve their prototype.
- All finalists for the International competition will be flown to Dubai, UAE for the final presentation and award, with their accommodation and other expenses covered.
- The 1st place winner of the International competition will receive $1 million USD.
Categories:
- Environment
- Disaster relief
- Humanitarian aid
- Economic development
- Public health
- Education
- Civil defense
- Logistics
- Etc.
Eligibility criteria:
- The International competition is open to anyone in the world.
- Individuals, teams, or companies are eligible.
- An individual, team or company may submit up to three (3) separate entries.
- Eligible participants from the National competition may also enter the International competition as well.
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