Offers AED 1mn grant to advance transport infrastructure

This prestigious initiative features an AED 1,000,000 grant designed to inspire and accelerate transformative solutions in transport, mobility, and logistics.
The award is open for submissions from startups, research institutions, technology leaders, and innovators worldwide, with finalists and winners to be honored at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference 2025, taking place from September 30 to October 2 at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi.
Driving Innovation
The Global Rail Innovation Award underscores Etihad Rail’s commitment to fostering next-generation advancements in rail and mobility, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global leader in transport innovation.
Award Categories
The competition welcomes solutions addressing key challenges and opportunities in the rail, transport, logistics, and mobility sectors. Entries will be judged on technical originality, commercial viability, scalability, and alignment with future global transport needs.
Deadline
Submissions are open until July 31, 2025. Interested innovators can find more details and submit their applications via the official portal: https://www.grtiec.com/innovation-awards/.
