Dubai recently played host to the prestigious VerdExim Sustainability Awards, recognizing select startups from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to sustainability and their innovative solutions driving positive change worldwide.
"The vision is to create a global community of sustainability leaders, driving positive environmental and social impact through innovation," stated Mr. Salah Ibrahim Al Nasser, Chairman and CEO of Exim Finance, during the award presentation ceremony.
After a rigorous evaluation process by an expert panel, 34 projects emerged as finalists out of 160 startups. Among these, three standout startups were honoured for their exceptional efforts. Equinox from the Netherlands was awarded in the Renewable Energy category, Harcourt Agri Farm from Kenya triumphed in the Agritech category, and Concept Loop from Pakistan was recognized for their achievements in the Recycling category.
The glittering ceremony in Dubai served as a platform to celebrate these promising startups and their commitment to sustainability, highlighting their crucial role in shaping a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible future.
Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Mohamed Fatima Matar MD Phd, Founder & Chairperson of UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA) handed over the Awards to the winners.
Equinox was awarded as the Grand Winner.
A special recognition was awarded to Ali Humaid Ali Alloghani Al-Ali from UAE for being the youngest innovator.
The VerdExim Sustainability Awards are instituted by Exim Finance, a Dubai-based finance facilitation company, for empowering future leaders in green innovation and to recognize companies and organizations that are catalysts for change to a sustainable world, he added.
The selection was made from startups that employ MVPs (minimum value products), that align with sustainability goals, addressing critical environmental and societal challenges. The awards are given in three categories: Diversity, Innovation and Opportunity. Eligible industries are Renewable Energy, Food Security, Recycling, Agritech, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology.
Mr. Anshul Dawani, Managing Partner at Exim Finance highlighted the Exim Forest engagement to tree planting with each individual is something really sustainable in generations to come which will be the legacy of VerdExim and Exim Finance.
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