Who is this event for?
Connect with other creators: ADYC Weekend is a great place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new. There is no better place to meet new potential founders, friends, colleagues, mentors and more.
Start something great: Knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. ADYC provides many opportunities to engage and connect with like-minded individuals — and truly start something amazing.
Learn from the best: Learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt and start a company from people who’ve been there. ADYC Weekend features deep experiential learning guided by an experienced hand.
Improve your knowledge: You need more sector-specific skills and knowledge to take things to the next level. ADYC also offers participants (18-26 years) an internship opportunity with the startups at the Anjal Z Program!
You are invited to create innovative solutions that address one of the following four themes to benefit young children (0-8 years) and families in Abu Dhabi. You may address the challenges using any solution you have in mind with a preference to those that leverage AI.
How might we develop engaging solutions that enable children to explore and celebrate UAE culture, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging?
With globalization diluting traditional Emirati culture, children need help balancing their heritage with modern influences. We seek innovative approaches, such as interactive storytelling, virtual festivals, and digital art, to make cultural education engaging and meaningful. These solutions should help children share their cultural experiences, celebrate diversity, and showcase Emirati identity globally.
We invite you to create solutions that transform urban spaces into vibrant, sustainable environments for children. Explore eco-friendly playgrounds, smart infrastructure and community gardens that enhance safety, connectivity and effective use of public parks, supporting healthy development and resilience against environmental challenges.
How might we transform the out-of-school landscape with innovative, engaging activities that foster children’s development?
We seek ideas to transform museums, libraries, community centers, activity clubs and transportation hubs into dynamic play and learning areas with interactive exhibits, play-based learning zones and staff training programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
We invite solutions by offering workshops, family activities, and digital resources to empower parents and community leaders as active partners in children’s education. These innovations should ensure child safety, promote a supportive society and create stimulating environments outside school hours to enhance children’s development and nurture their interests.
We’re excited to offer an exclusive part-time paid internship opportunity for selected participants to work for the six startups of the
Anjal Z Program! This hands-on experience involves contributing to a growth-stage startup’s proof-of-concept project, providing valuable insights into the dynamic world of startups.
Do some research. Market research and background information will help you better understand the problem you’re trying to solve.
As with any startup, the team decides. ADYC+ doesn’t support or participate in signing any legal documents at the events themselves. While Mentors with legal backgrounds are often present and able to give general advice, they are not permitted to give specific legal counsel.
It helps to be clear about your individual expectations from the start.
The judges will use the following criteria to review all pitches:
Validation
Team Dynamic
Business Model
Execution & Design
Impact
Yes, there will be a morning and evening shuttle (to and from the event) on all three days.
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The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is a government entity, based in Abu Dhabi, that supports holistic early childhood development. We do this by developing policies and laws, informing decision-making through research and transforming behavior.
Monday to Thursday:
09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Friday:
08:00 am until 12:30 pm