University of Dubai wins Future Disruptors 2022 edition of sustainable tech innovations

University of Dubai wins Future Disruptors 2022 edition of sustainable tech innovations

- Software AG’s annual university competition – winning project Generous DXB aims to support UAE’s existing community food fridge initiative through a ‘Smart Refrigerator System’

University of Dubai is named winner of the third season of Software AG’s Future Disruptors Program 2022 UAE chapter, for its Generous DXB Smart Refrigerator – a project that will enhance the existing food fridges, amid stiff competition from UAE Universities. The health-check up booths by BITS Pilani walked away with the competition’s People’s Choice Award. The ceremony was held at a gala event in Dubai during GITEX Global week. The winning team will intern at a Software AG office in the Middle East or European region.

The winning IoT based Generous DXB – smart refrigerator system, powered by Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT aims to encourage responsible food donation and consumption in line with UAE’s efforts to achieve its SDG goals. The system monitors condition of the food donated for quality and freshness through a set of comprehensive sensors. Upon detection, data is sent to a cloud that analyses the food quality before releasing it to the consumer. This ensures that the food donated is safe for consumption. The solution complements the country’s existing initiative of community