DEWA’s Cleantech Youth Programme currently accepting applications from students and graduates of local universities

DEWA’s Cleantech Youth Programme currently accepting applications from students and graduates of local universities

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ’s Innovation Centre has commenced the registration process for the third batch of the Cleantech Youth Programme. The programme aims to enhance the youth’s contribution to sustainability by developing their knowledge and expertise in the fields of clean and renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and accelerating climate action. Registration is open from 1 June until 3 July 2023.

The programme comprises a wide range of workshops, specialist sessions, and field visits with the participation of academics, specialists and experts from several universities, start-ups, and local and global organisations. Over the past two batches, the programme has graduated 50 youth leaders from universities across the UAE, who presented innovative projects in clean energy and sustainability.

“We support the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which places youth empowerment among its priorities. We spare no effort to support youth at all levels and respond to their aspirations to acquire new skills. We also strive to provide them with information, knowledge, science, and the needed technologies to invest their potential and motivate them to present their best innovations, proposals and perceptions that can