Our Collective Vision From the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of Dubai, we are inspired to bring more innovation to Dubai. Together we are engaging globally with entrepreneurs and innovators to carry out this grand vision to make Dubai a smarter and happier city. The Dubai Smart City Accelerator is a consortium of innovative organizations who came together to ensure this vision is followed up by the execution with real life projects and emerging technologies. The success of the accelerator will be defined by our collective ambitions and realistic outcomes from the startups we put through the program. Elevate Dubai To make Dubai a global pioneer and trailblazer in incorporating real technology innovations to improve the lives of citizens, businesses and residents. Implement Innovation Grow in the Market To discover, learn and implement the To create commercial growth innovations of our startups, who are opportunities through win-win all aligned to at least one of the eight investments and partnerships with “verticals”. the startups. Educate and Inspire Improve Dubai To inspire and educate employees, To pave the way for Dubai to become a young Emiratis and the next smarter and more connected city for generation of motivated citizens, residents, businesses and visitors, about technology innovation and making it one of the happiest and entrepreneurship. most enjoyable places to be. Lead By Example To communicate to the world and be proud of the work we are doing supporting entrepreneurship and incubating innovation. SBC Program Report | 6