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URB Innovation
AWARD

URB

Urban Innovation Awards will recognise the best emerging talents under the age of 30 in architecture, landscape design and urban planning, with a focus on sustainability. “Urban Innovation Awards” by URB is designed to foster a bottom-up entrepreneurial spirit in the built environment. The awards will empower & cultivate a new breed of young innovators to become the next leaders of sustainable design.

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THE FIRST EVER URBAN INNOVATION AWARDS

We are looking for rising stars in the built environment. submissions are open to UAE-based individuals only. Our main criteria is on the quality of the portfolio & the impact of the individual on sustainability & innovation.

The award will honour an individual who can show commitment, innovation, and impact on sustainability through their work.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Open to UAE-based individuals under the age of 30. The award is eligible to professionals as well as students above the age of 18 & those under the age of 30 at time of application. entrants must be permanently based in UAE.

Future Urban Innovator
FUTURE URBAN INNOVATOR

University students

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YOUNG URBAN INNOVATOR

Professionals below the age of 30

PROCESS FOR SUBMISSION

Entrants must submit 1 to 3 sustainability projects they've personally developed, showcasing innovative strategies
for vibrant living, working, visiting, and thriving. For team projects, specify each entrant's contributions.

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    150 word biography with portrait photo - PDF
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    CV - PDF
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    Portfolio of work - PDF
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    Signed declaration page - PDF available at https://urb.ae/awards
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    Mention category in subject line
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    Send submissions to [email protected] - attachment size maximum 10 MB

Deadline for submission: 01 OCTOBER 2023

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“Our aim is to discover the next generation of architects, urban planners & landscape designers. Urban Innovation Awards is one of several initiatives by URB to enable and foster an ecosystem of sustainable innovators at an early stage in their careers. The awards will empower the best young minds whilst promoting a culture of sustainability in urban planning. These initiatives coupled with our ongoing projects will help us with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition towards sustainable development.”
Baharash Bagherian
CEO of URB