Success Story Manchester Innovation Award 2009
In the Middle East, the Manchester Innovation Award was launched in 2009 and specifically tailored to attract and encourage Emirati innovators in the UAE.
The Inaugural Manchester Innovation Award for Emiratis was launched in coordination with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and with sponsorship of Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council in May 2009, with close to 100 Emiratis registering their initial interest and then 50 submitting their business proposals. |
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From these submissions, seven finalists were selected and the winner Mohamed Al Hajiri, an Emirati Civil Engineer and entrepreneur, announced at an Award ceremony Gala Dinner in November 2009.
The winner benefited from an all Expenses paid study tour to Manchester Business School Campus in the UK, a cash prize and a trophy. The winner also received the ongoing support in the development of the winning business innovation. Mohamed Al Hajri was able to meet with the professors from the Manchester Enterprise Centre to review and develop the business plan.
WINNERS OF MIA 2009
Winner
Mohamed Al Hajri
Project: Waste oil treatment plant
1st Runner Up
Abboud Ali Al Braiki
Zeyad Mahmoud Al Khaja
Project: Advertising on bins
2nd Runner up
Hassan Al Sayed Al Hashemi
Project: Organic vegetables
Finalists
Mariam AbdulRhman Alhammadi
Sumaya Ibrahim Alqudaimi
Project: Environmentally conscious restaurant
Dr Mohammed Abdul Muhsen Ali Salem
Project: Live plants cultivation for purposes of grafting and decorating
Abdullah Alghaithi
Project: Online social shopping
Ali Mohamed Musabbeh Mohamed Al Ketbi
Project: Eco- tourism (Kayak Tours/Fishing) |
