Expo Live just launched their new cycle of the Innovation Impact Grant Program, and do you know what that means? Innovators from all around the world have the awesome opportunity to take their solutions to the next level while building partnerships with other problem-solvers!
Any social entrepreneur with creative solutions that help improve people’s lives, preserve the planet or both, have the chance to secure funding, and exhibit their projects – how? Simple! By applying to Expo Live’s flagship Innovation Impact Grant Program (IIGP).
The program in its fourth cycle and it has awarded a number of successful projects with grants of up to $100,000 depending on their potential to positively impact the environment or generate real social value in line with Expo 2020’s three key subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability.
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau, said: “The true legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai will be measured by the connections it creates, the people it inspires and the future it builds.”
According to her, Expo Live enables Expo 2020 Dubai to encourage and inspire more innovators to create a positive impact. “Through initiatives such as Expo Live’s Innovation Impact Grant Programme, we have an opportunity to empower individuals and communities around the world to solve pressing challenges,” she said.
Yousuf Caires, Vice President – Expo Live at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo Live is proud to support passionate visionaries who are having a positive social and environmental impact all over the world. All 70 Global Innovators reaffirm our belief that innovation can come from anywhere, to everyone. We know there are more innovators impacting their communities in all corners of the globe and we encourage them to apply for funding, assistance and exposure as part of the fourth cycle of the Innovation Impact Grant Programme.”
If you’d like to know more about some of the selected projects, check them out here.