The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has opened applications for the second cycle of its ‘Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator’, a flagship initiative aimed at enhancing public services through advanced artificial intelligence solutions.
The program invites participation from both local and international AI companies, startups, and tech innovators, offering them an opportunity to collaborate directly with Dubai government entities.
Launched by DCAI in partnership with Dubai Future Accelerators, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, the program seeks to attract groundbreaking ideas that address both today’s challenges and those on the horizon for government services.
It aligns closely with the ‘Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence’, reinforcing Dubai’s vision to become the world’s largest hub for AI-driven innovation across key sectors.
Through this second cycle, participating companies will have the chance to work alongside over 20 government entities, focusing on four key areas. The program targets four main areas of innovation. First, it focuses on improving existing government services using AI to make them more personalized and efficient. Second, it encourages the creation of entirely new services that solve challenges that were previously too complex to tackle.
Third, it seeks to enhance overall government operations by integrating AI into everyday processes. Finally, the program aims to ensure broader accessibility by developing inclusive solutions that make public services available to everyone.
Participants in the program will gain a host of valuable benefits. They will collaborate directly with experts to tackle real-world challenges and shape the future of public services. They will also enjoy direct access to senior decision-makers, opening doors to implement their solutions at scale. Importantly, the program requires no equity stake, ensuring participants retain full ownership of their innovations.
Saeed Al Falasi Executive Director DCAI
“The DCAI launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation, continue to propel Dubai’s ambition to become the leading global city for deploying AI technologies to anticipate and shape future transformations across all sectors. The Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator program by DCAI is designed to spark innovative uses of AI, helping government entities position Dubai among the world’s top cities for delivering agile, AI-powered public services defined by speed, quality, and efficiency. Our goal is to create seamless, intelligent experiences that save time and effort while enhancing quality of life, all in service of making Dubai the happiest city in the world.”
With strong backing and support, AI companies will be able to explore exciting growth opportunities, both locally and internationally. Additionally, the program offers fully sponsored accommodation and travel for eight weeks in Dubai, enabling participants to focus entirely on developing and deploying their projects.
According to the statement, the registration for the DCAI Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator program is open until 28 August 2025. Selected companies will be invited to Dubai for an intensive eight-week program running from 6 October to 28 November 2025, working on-site alongside government teams.
