Red Bull Basement 2026 returns to UAE with a focus on youth innovation
Red Bull Basement 2026 returns to UAE with a focus on youth innovation
Red Bull Basement 2026 returns to the UAE, bringing together students and first-time entrepreneurs to develop and showcase innovative, early-stage business ideas.
Delivered in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), MONIIFY, DIFC Innovation Hub, Microsoft and AMD, the global programme provides a platform for young talent to address real-world challenges through technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
The UAE National Finals will be hosted on April 28th 2026 at The Gate, DIFC, where selected finalists will present their ideas to a panel of expert judges, including Lana Sawiris - CEO of MONIIFY, Dr Marwan Al Zarouni - CEO of AI for Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Ahmad AlMheiri - Acting CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME) and Mohammad Alblooshi - CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub.
The ideas submission window closes on 14th April 2026, giving students and aspiring entrepreneurs a final opportunity to enter. Red Bull Basement continues to spotlight youth-driven innovation, supporting the next generation of founders and reinforcing Dubai's position as a hub for entrepreneurship and forward-thinking ideas.
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