Over 4,000 students, families, financiers, and innovators socialized and picked up from one another at the First yearly Global Innovation Challenge, run by GEMS Education and Silicon Valley's Selfhood University on February 4th at Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis.

The Global Innovation Obstacle welcomed students from around the globe to send working models to resolve our most pressing obstacles. Students developed a myriad of services making use of future-focused modern technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, nanotechnology - along with abilities such as information scientific research and coding. Categories included catastrophe strength, food scarcity, success, ecological sustainability, healthcare and more.

Jobs included 3D printed sanctuaries and schools; incorporated systems to supporting care of refugees; a digital social media network to support mental health; and an Internet of Things based irrigation system for farming in deserts.

The day itself was a celebration of innovation and creativity which showcased totally free workshops on robotics, 3D printing and Arduino programing along with keynote addresses, in addition to an opportunity for visitors to engage showcased student tasks in a hands-on fashion. Visitor speakers consisted of senior management from KHDA, GEMS Education, and the United States Consular office.

GEMS Innovation, Research, and Growth Innovation Leader, Christine Nasserghodsi, shared: "Our students started thinking about their tasks throughout hack-a-thons held during the UAE Week of Innovation. The students utilized design thinking, a human centred technique to innovation preferred with leading innovation business to have much better understanding of the difficulty categories and individuals impacted. While we always expect excellent points from our pupils, I have actually been thrilled by the level concern and insight noticeable in their job."

Prizes were awarded in each group to remedies in both the junior (age 13 and below) and senior (age 14 and over) group. Up to twelve senior projects will certainly be provided seed funding and mentorship and select jobs will certainly exist at the yearly Selfhood Summit in Silicon Valley, California.