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Prototypes For Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that has the power to change the world. Our programmes and activities raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions, and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact, today and in the future.

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Highlights of the 2023 Programme

The exhibition held at The Boulevard Emirates Towers showcased 100 projects featuring innovations chosen from submissions from over 700 universities in 108 countries. Professors from across the world were invited to join discussions in a joint effort towards cross collaboration and knowledge exchange. Students took part in workshops and round tables led by industry experts and the week culminated with an Award Ceremony held at COP28.

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  • “100 ideas that can change the world”

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  • “The brightest academic minds in the world come together”

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  • “These are the innovations we didn’t know we needed”

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  • “A celebration of the combined ingenuity of students around the planet”

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  • “How Design Students From Around The World Are Trying To Solve Problems You Didn’t Know Existed”

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  • “Meet the London student entrepreneur who creates edible protein from chicken feathers”

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  • “From a super-tough incubator to a pillow that turns off the internet, Global Grad Show highlights design innovations”

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  • “A Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market”

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  • “A 30-year-old in Thailand is turning chicken feathers into food”

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  • “The grad show to end all grad shows”

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  • “50 ways to change the world”

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  • “Dubai’s [Prototypes for Humanity] tackles social and environmental problems through diverse design”

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  • “The Future of Health Tech was on show”

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  • “Student designs that respond to coronavirus”

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  • “Solutions to social and health problems invented by graduate students from around the world”

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