INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Masdar City has created a rich technology
and
innovation ecosystem that drives sustainability and incubates climate change solutions. The
Masdar City Free Zone is foundational to this ecosystem, but it also includes
multi-nationals, educational and research institutions, and other businesses that are
working to create a more sustainable future.
Focusing on eco-friendly options like electric vehicles, efficient public transport systems, and innovative urban mobility solutions, we're steering towards reduced carbon emissions and congestion, transforming the way we move.
Transforming the future of healthcare through innovative research and development that pushes the boundaries of possibility. Our life sciences cluster is home to groundbreaking companies - Insilico Medicine, XLife Science, M42, Cell Save, Oxford Nanopore, Prepair Labs, and others.
The Energy Cluster harnesses renewable resources like solar and wind power to shape a greener tomorrow. With companies like Masdar, Siemens Energy, and Volts leading the charge, we're committed to powering the future sustainably.
Utilizing technology for eco-friendly food production, from vertical farming to hydroponics and aquaponics, companies like Dana, Alesca, Circa Biotech, and HydroArt Pod are cultivating a greener tomorrow.
Join us in shaping the future of technology, where solutions enhance efficiency, predict trends, and solve complex problems. In the Masdar City AI Cluster, the future is intelligent, and the possibilities are limitless. Home to the first university of AI (MBZUAI), TII, Alesca, and The UAE Genome Project, we're driving progress in artificial intelligence.
Exploring the vast potential of space for earth observation, communication, and environmental monitoring. Hosting the UAE Space Agency and startup Madari Space, we're pushing boundaries in data storage and edge computing services in low-earth orbit.
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Key partners within our ecosystem include, but are not limited to, the following:
Masdar
Masdar is one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
Siemens Energy
Siemens Energy is a global technology company specializing in sustainable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure technologies.
International Renewable Energy Agency
International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organization focused on advancing renewable energy adoption worldwide.
Honeywell
Honeywell is a multinational company known for providing a wide range of technology and manufacturing solutions, with a focus on aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials.
Our ecosystem is also home to The Catalyst, a joint venture between Masdar City and BP that supports innovative start-up companies that are focused on clean tech.
The Catalyst provides its companies with
funding, office space, and access to a network of mentors to help them scale and unlock
opportunities for global growth.
Current portfolio companies in The Catalyst:
DE L’ARTA
SOLVA TECHNOLOGIES
SERAMIC MATERIALS
VOLTS BATTERY STORAGE
QS MONITOR
CIRCA BIOTECH
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