The Technology Express Innovation Hackathon 2025: Innovate in Emirates Track Winners Announced
The UAE’s remarkable digital transformation journey is powered by ambitious young innovators whose vision is redefining how technology shapes every facet of life—from healthcare and education to government services and entrepreneurship. As the country advances toward its ambitious national strategies for AI, digital economy, and knowledge-based growth, students across the Emirates are stepping forward with homegrown solutions tailored to local needs and global potential.
Celebrating this momentum, The Technology Express Innovation Hackathon 2025, sponsored by iFund Factoring, was held in partnership with the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications Office, hosted by Zayed University, and supported by key institutional partners including Dubai AI Campus, DMCC AI Centre, Dubai Police Academy, NextGen Center, Karma Developers and the College of Technological Innovation. This landmark event convened 500 students from 25 universities, driven by 30+ hours of concentrated innovation, mentorship, and real-world challenge-solving across 10 distinct tracks.
The Innovate in Emirates track invited participants to develop solutions that address unique opportunities and challenges within the UAE context, whether in public services, cultural preservation, community engagement, or economic diversification. Teams were encouraged to think locally while building globally scalable models. Out of a highly competitive pool, the team Hackaneers from Ajman University was selected as the winning entry by a jury of 15 experts, following rigorous evaluation and deliberation over all submitted solutions. Their project best met the Innovate in Emirates brief, showcasing creativity and strategic relevance to the nation’s evolving priorities.
The event highlighted The Technology Express’s dedication to equipping youth with the skills and experience needed to drive innovation rooted in Emirati identity and ambition. All ten winning teams were celebrated at Zayed University’s closing ceremony, underscoring the vital role young innovators play in shaping a future that honors heritage while embracing progress.
