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The Global Innovation Award

Do you have technology-based solutions to sustainable living and climate change challenges? The 2021 Global Innovation Award is now open for applications! Open to innovative makers and companies worldwide, this competition seeks scalable solutions to make the United Arab Emirates the world's most sustainably-conscious destination. The winning entry will have the chance to enter the UAE market with the support of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment. Apply by 24th December 2020!


The Global Innovation Award

Globally is excited to organize the yearly Global Innovation Award for the third year in a row: The award where global innovations get the chance to enter and grow in the UAE market with the support of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment

Who is it for?

Companies from all over the world with innovations that can support the UAE in becoming the most sustainable destination in the world

How does it work?

Applicants can upload their innovation video to GloballyGreat and fill in the application form until December 24th, 2020, after which a winner will be selected by the jury. The jury will evaluate your submission based on the impact your innovation can have on sustainable living in the UAE. Preference will be given to innovations which have a proven track record of making a positive impact on our planet. The winner(s) will be announced during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January 2021.

What is there to win?

The winner(s) will get:

- Exposure to a large global audience during the virtual award ceremony at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

- Support from UAE government organizations and award partners; including Bee'ah, the middle easts fastest growing environmental management company.

- 6 months of free access to one of Dubai's coolest co-working spaces at Dtec.

- A dedicated company channel on GloballyGreat

Enter the competition

All innovation videos uploaded to GloballyGreat are eligible for participation in the Global Innovation Award. Make sure to upload your video and subscribe to the newsletter. Fill out the application form and get the chance to be this year's winner.

Enter by December 24th.

Submit your application form here. 

Upload your applicant video here.