Three startups win Dubai’s in5 contest to strengthen UAE’s response to Covid-19 virus

Three startups win Dubai’s in5 contest to strengthen UAE’s response to Covid-19 virus

Zainab Mansoor

Monday 13 July 2020

Three startups win in5 contest

Dubai's business incubator and enabling platform, in5, has announced Dubai-based ventures Robomask, CoviBot Pro and Vision Health as winners in its recent competition.

The challenge entailed creating an innovative product or service to boost the UAE's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, using next-generation technology, media or design.

The winners have secured a year's free membership with in5, including 30 days unlimited use of its prototyping labs, 3D printers and facilities, worth more than Dhs125,000.

The membership also includes access to exclusive workshops and talks, one-on-one advisory and mentorship sessions with global experts, as well as networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and investors.

Majed Al Suwaidi, managing director of Dubai Media City and an in5 leader, said: "We have continued to nurture startups during these challenging times and today's winners emphasise the tremendous depth of talent, knowledge and creativity in the UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

"We kicked off this competition to highlight the multifaceted problem-solving role technology, media and design can play in our ongoing global efforts to combat Covid-19. These are exceptional times for everyone - including small businesses, startups and scale-ups. Providing access to the excellent infrastructure across our three innovation centres will, I hope, enable today's winners to