As a critical component of ATRC, we liaise with leading stakeholders to articulate problem statements, design research projects and tackle challenges that resonate with society’s needs, manage advanced tech program, and ensure that Abu Dhabi’s technology research fulfils forward-looking capabilities locally and globally.
With extensive investments behind our work, we explore the depths and breadths of possibility at the edge of science, helping our researchers succeed with targeted resources and support.
Embracing a culture of exploration, we pursue high-risk, high-impact ROIs, judging our impact by transformative successes, and not by a ‘trial and error’ journey.
Competitive funding program for outstanding research proposals in targeted areas within Abu Dhabi.
Find out moreCompetitive funding program open to researchers who are within 6 years of obtaining their terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) for outstanding research proposals in targeted areas within Abu Dhabi.
Find out moreCompetitive funding program for outstanding centre-based research proposals in targeted areas within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Find out moreFunding program that aims to accelerate the research output of the emirate by attracting pre-eminent international researchers into Abu Dhabi’s research ecosystem.
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Seeking to solve tomorrow’s challenges today, at ASPIRE we will launch high profile competitions and grand challenges to engage innovators and talented research teams to develop ground-breaking solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
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