🌟 [ 59 ]   XR for Good Metaverse Startup Competition & Metaverse and AI Week (12-14 September 2023) [ @Egypt University of Informatics - EUI ]

Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) has launched the “Metaverse for Startups” competition under the slogan “Extended Reality for the Public Good” as part of the “Workshop on Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence,” with the collaboration and support of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Meta, the American University in Cairo, Simplon, and Meta Academy. The competition aims to showcase and support startups that use metaverse technology and solutions in various industries that align with sustainable development goals. The university hosted ten selected startups out of 17 applicants who applied for the competition. It introduced them to a jury of experts from Meta, EUI, AUC Venture Lab, and Significa Ventures, as well as the valuable contribution of Dr. Abdel Monem El-Sharkawy, Chair of the National Academy for Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID). The jury evaluated the startups based on their innovation, impact, scalability, and sustainability. The “Workshop on Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence” also kicked off with the participation of a group of international and local experts, representatives of the government and private sectors, the academic community, and Egyptian startups. The workshop aims to raise awareness about modern digital technologies importance in driving the economy, supporting digital transformation efforts, enhancing innovation, and building youth capabilities. The workshop took place from 12-14 September. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology cooperated and participated in the workshop activities as part of its keenness to keep pace with global trends towards developing emerging technologies and their uses, such as artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies. The ministry also seeks to build a base of distinguished cadres capable of competing in the international labor market and building effective partnerships with industry in this field. The workshop .

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