Future Disruptors Program by Software AG opens regionwide

Software AG, a global technology company, has launched the third edition of its Future Disruptors Program, energizing collaborative industry-academia and encouraging effective knowledge and skill creation to thrive in a changing world.

The region-wide university program for undergraduate students, now available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, fosters critical thinking and creativity, assists students in reimagining future cities, and supports core competencies among students that will shape a future world of well-being and sustainability. 

“We are excited to see how the teams tackle the challenge of creating smart sustainable solutions for future cities,” said Rami Kichli – Senior Vice President, Middle East and Turkey- Software AG. “Trainings and workshops from Software AG empower students with 21^st century learning by harnessing the power of IT to transform education. The students will reimagine, decouple and redesign businesses of the future for new developments such as the metaverse taking shape rapidly. This bridge platform will facilitate a smooth migration for students into their corporate journey. I eagerly look forward to the 2022 prototypes.”

The program, which will be launched in April 2020, will provide the winning team from each Chapter with an internship at Software AG’s headquarters in Germany, providing hands-on experience implementing Software AG solutions as well as future career opportunities.

Students are encouraged to assess the real-world impact of conceptual ideas toward creating new value for sustainable smart cities under this year’s theme, ‘Transform, Evolve, and Simplify.’ Participants must present real-world contexts using innovative IoT, AI, and machine learning models.

An independent jury of esteemed industry and business leaders evaluates and judges the prototypes. The shortlists and winners are determined using a point-based system that includes parameters such as innovation, transformation, evolution, and simplicity. Students are encouraged to create prototypes based on one of UNDP’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Shortlisted projects will present their solutions at GITEX Global 2022 and LEAP 2023, respectively.

As the initiative expands year after year, the program aims to further support these innovators/pioneers through strategic collaborations and provide growth opportunities for students. These include affiliations with the startup ecosystem and other institutions that support early-stage start-ups, such as incubators, angel investors, and early-stage venture capitalists.

The six-month program includes extensive resources and in-depth training on Software AG’s industry-leading Cumulocity IoT platform, as well as advocates, guest trainers, and mentors from leading regional organizations. External names from previous seasons of the show include DEWA, Digital Dubai, Du Telecom, CITC, and 2P.

Entries for the program are now being accepted in the UAE until June 15th, 2022. Saudi Arabia will accept applications in August/September 2022.

For more information or to register for the UAE, please visit https://info.softwareag.com/Future-Disruptors-Award-2022.html.