Accelerator seeks to attract AI startups

StartAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad. Open to seed stage AI and Internet of Things (IoT) startups from the UAE and around the globe, the AI Venture Launchpad is a 10-day sprint accelerator that helps participants develop a scalable, repeatable and capital efficient venture. Teams disrupting industries in financial technology, insurance technology, regulatory technology, airport operations, predictive maintenance, fuel efficiency and enterprise solutions through AI with natural language processing, machine learning, predictive analytics, search and data analytics are encouraged to apply. This accelerator is an opportunity for global startups to enter the UAE market and attract potential investments from key players in the region. Applications close on August 30.