UAE - Mubasher: The UAE government has introduced the "Moonshot Pilot Grant", a new public sector innovation fund, to help develop and implement innovative ideas and projects to improve public sector initiatives.
The fund will offer applicants up to $100,000 per pilot to enhance the UAE's competitiveness, strengthen its position as the capital for talents and future for the next 50 years, according to a press release on Wednesday.
The grant will fund projects related to the government sector, such as data, govtech, economy, global outreach, and global talent, aiming to attract high performing researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from various sectors.
The fund was launched during the Moonshot Apprenticeship Programme graduation event, implemented by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI).
Under the programme, graduates presented their solutions and ideas to key ministers and representatives of the UAE government.
The Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, Huda Al Hashimi, said: "The Moonshot Pilot Grant will create a supportive environment for innovation in governments by defining objectives, developing a general project structure, and setting achievable targets; in line with the “Principles of the 50” aiming to build a new generation of young talents and create a knowledge-based economy."
