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- Presight signs MoU with MBZUAI to empower AI startups through joint acceleration, research, and talent development programs.
- The partnership connects applied AI expertise with academic excellence, enabling access to advanced research, mentorship, and student talent.
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Aligned with the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031, the collaboration aims to position Abu Dhabi as a global leader in AI-driven innovation.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Presight, a global leader in AI-powered big data analytics, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to support the Presight AI Startup Accelerator Program.
This strategic collaboration aims to empower the next generation of AI entrepreneurs by combining Presight’s expertise and infrastructure in applied AI with the world-class academic and research capabilities of MBZUAI.
The partnership is designed to build a thriving AI innovation ecosystem by combining efforts in startup scouting, technical advisory, talent access, marketing, and joint events. The cooperation focuses on four key areas:
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Startup Scouting and Support: MBZUAI will nominate AI-focused startups from its network for the Presight AI Startup Accelerator, while Presight will invite the university to participate in the selection process of suitable startups.
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Technical and Advisory Support: Startups will gain access to MBZUAI’s top-tier technical advisory resources, including faculty and researchers specializing in areas such as natural language processing, large language models, computer vision, and more. Presight will also help facilitate engagement between high-potential startups and MBZUAI researchers for possible advisory roles.
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Talent Access: MBZUAI students will benefit from internship and employment opportunities within Presight’s startup ecosystem. Presight will also support startups in accessing MBZUAI’s top student talent.
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Events and Workshops: Both parties will explore opportunities to co-host events and workshops focused on AI innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge sharing. MBZUAI will contribute expert speakers and mentors to support the programs and activities of the Presight AI Startup Accelerator.
Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, stated:
“This partnership brings together two of Abu Dhabi’s leading AI institutions with the goal of creating a high-impact engine for innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development. By combining our strengths in real-world AI applications with MBZUAI’s academic depth and advanced research, we are creating a multiplier effect that accelerates startup growth and amplifies the UAE’s AI ambitions. This is more than a collaboration – it is a fusion of expertise that elevates Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center for applied AI.”
Sultan Al Hajji, Senior Advisor to the President of MBZUAI, commented:
“We are pleased to partner with Presight, as this collaboration will strengthen the AI startup ecosystem in the UAE. It supports our plans to build an integrated AI-driven startup landscape capable of transforming industries and supporting the UAE’s long-term tech ambitions. With the university’s expertise, wide network, and dedicated Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center, along with Presight’s acceleration platform, this partnership provides access to technical advisory and talent that can deliver tangible impact. Students and researchers will gain valuable opportunities to engage directly with some of the region’s most pioneering ventures, opening doors for knowledge exchange and growth.”
The MoU builds upon Presight’s recent collaboration with Microsoft, the primary technology partner of the Presight AI Startup Accelerator Program. Microsoft provides critical cloud computing capabilities, infrastructure, and go-to-market support—key elements in enabling startups to scale, and enhancing the overall impact and technical performance of the program.
This partnership reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence in line with the National AI Strategy 2031. By linking academia and industry, the Presight–MBZUAI alliance helps build a future-ready AI ecosystem, positioning Abu Dhabi and the UAE at the forefront of global innovation.
