Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance the growth of the startup ecosystem within the Campus. This collaboration aims to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and resources to support and accelerate the expansion of startups in the region.
The Dubai AI Campus serves as a specialized ecosystem for AI and Web3 innovation, offering advanced physical and digital infrastructure at the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre. The Campus includes R&D facilities, accelerator programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to attract, build, and scale startups across the region.
Through this partnership, Google Cloud plans to offer mentorship opportunities to selected startups within the Dubai AI Campus and collaborate on initiatives such as Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School. Additionally, the Google for Startups Cloud Program will provide early-stage startups in the Dubai AI Campus ecosystem with access to various Google resources, helping them harness the potential of Google Cloud’s latest AI innovations.
Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of the DIFC Innovation Hub, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are pleased to join forces with Google Cloud to create an optimal ecosystem equipped with resources to enable startups to drive innovation in AI. This collaboration is a strategic step in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies and will further establish Dubai AI Campus as a prime destination for startups to scale their AI capabilities.”
Ziad Jammal, Country Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the significance of the partnership in supporting Dubai’s forward-looking economic agenda, D33. “We are thrilled to work with Dubai AI Campus to empower the vibrant startup ecosystem in Dubai. By providing startups with access to Google Cloud’s cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and resources, we aim to accelerate their growth and enable them to make a lasting impact on the global stage.”
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both Dubai AI Campus and Google Cloud to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, with the ultimate goal of transforming industries and addressing global challenges through the power of AI.
