Inovartic Investment, a leading technology innovation company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi University (ADU) to foster collaboration in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced materials, mainlygraphene. The partnership also aims to enhance training programs and facilitate the exchange of expertise between the two entities in the technological landscape.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of Community Relations at ADU. The MoU was signed by Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, Mr. Saif Aldarmaki, Chairman and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment, and Mr. Anwar Hussein, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment.
This strategic collaboration underscores the commitment of both entities to work hand-in-hand to drive innovation in critical technological sectors in the UAE. By focusing on cybersecurity, AI and strategic advanced materials like graphene—in partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) —the collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both Inovartic Investment and ADU to achieve significant advancements in these fields.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University (ADU),said: “This strategic collaboration with our prestigious partner Inovartic, serves as a vital framework for the exchange of scientific and practical experiences, aligning with the university’s mission to foster innovation and technological advancement. At ADU, we continuously seek opportunities to work closely with both national and global partners to equip our students with the 21st century skills and knowledge they need to excel in their future careers and contribute to the UAE’s economic vision for 2030.”
Saif Aldarmaki, Chairman and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment, emphasized the importance of collaboration, adding: “Our partnership with Abu Dhabi University is a significant step in promoting sustainable growth and technological advancement in the region. By working together, we can achieve our shared goals and serve the nation through innovation in key sectors.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with the University under the “Make it in the UAE” initiative. This collaboration is strategically aligned to enhance in-country value (ICV) by fostering innovation, research, and development. Through this partnership, we aim to drive sustainable growth and contribute to the UAE’s vision of creating a competitive, knowledge-based economy.”
Anwar Hussein, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment, highlighted the potential of the partnership, stating: “This MOU strengthens our commitment to excellence and innovation. By collaborating with Abu Dhabi University, we aim to push the boundaries in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and strategic advanced materials including graphene, contributing to a more secure and technologically advanced future.”
The collaboration is poised to foster significant developments in research, training, and the exchange of knowledge, ensuring both entities remain at the forefront of technological innovation in the region through the initiative of startup ecosystems, incubation, acceleration, and commercialization.
