Dubai Future Foundation Marks TKS Program Graduation
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with The Knowledge Society (TKS), announced the graduation of the first cohort from the TKS Dubai Program.
The ceremony was held at the Museum of the Future. It showcased innovations in artificial intelligence, robotics, space technology, synthetic biology, and climate solutions. These projects reflected how youth are not only preparing for the future but actively building it.
The global initiative runs in over 450 cities and equips students aged 13 to 17 with skills to become future scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
DFF reported that 90 students from over 60 schools completed the 10-month program. They worked on innovative solutions to global challenges using advanced technologies. The initiative supports Dubai's vision of becoming a global hub for innovation and talent development.
The program simulated a fast-paced environment similar to leading tech companies. It also connected young Emirati innovators to a global network of mentors and experts.
Graduates presented projects such as: Wearable tech for AI-powered disease detection
Digital brain twins for personalized neurological care
Urban heat-to-electricity systems
Quantum simulations for cancer treatment
Clean energy platforms using waste transformation
DFF revealed that students had opportunities to present their work to global tech firms and potential investors.
Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and COO at DFF, stated that empowering young innovators is key to Dubai's future. He emphasized DFF's commitment to nurturing emerging talent through specialized programs and global exposure.
Navid Nathoo, CEO of TKS, added that the partnership aims to build the region's most ambitious youth ecosystem. He said Dubai is becoming a hub where young innovators drive global change.
Since its launch in 2016, the TKS Innovation Program has trained over 4,500 students worldwide. Their ventures have a combined valuation of more than $250 million.
The curriculum draws from content created with experts from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. It mirrors the culture of leading tech communities and supports admissions into top universities.
In Dubai, the program provides guidance from more than 350 mentors across 40 sectors. These include clean energy, quantum computing, neurotechnology, and human-robot interaction.
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