Abu Dhabi is set to supercharge its ambitions in digital health and artificial intelligence with the launch of a cutting-edge Innovation Hub, unveiled through a landmark partnership between Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), Silicon Valley’s SRI International, and private equity firm VantageBridge Partners.
Announced recently during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, the collaboration is poised to transform the Emirate into a global epicentre for AI-driven healthcare innovation. The Innovation Hub will nurture startups, accelerate research, and serve as a platform for commercialising next-generation technologies across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region.
SRI International, a world leader in R&D and the birthplace of innovations like Siri, will dedicate exclusive AI and healthcare resources to the partnership. VantageBridge will lead commercialisation and investment efforts from its base in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
“This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to building a world-class healthcare ecosystem powered by innovation and global collaboration,” said H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
“The Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role in advancing research, attracting exceptional talent, and delivering transformative health solutions that benefit the region and the world.”
The agreement was signed by Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42’s Digital Health Solutions platform; Peter Marcotullio, SRI’s Senior Vice President of Commercialisation; and Alain Baron, Founder and CEO of VantageBridge Partners, in the presence of senior health and industry leaders.
Combining ADHDS’s advanced healthcare data infrastructure with SRI’s research legacy and VantageBridge’s capital and market access, the hub is designed to unlock global breakthroughs and amplify Abu Dhabi’s role as a leader in life sciences and digital health.
“We are thrilled to partner with ADHDS and VantageBridge to create this Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi,” said Marcotullio.
“Together, we have a unique opportunity to redefine the global healthcare landscape through AI-powered solutions.”
The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader vision to become a world-class destination for health innovation and economic diversification, and reinforces its growing stature on the global healthcare stage.
“This collaboration is a landmark moment in our mission to build a future-ready healthcare ecosystem,” added Shahin. “Abu Dhabi is now positioned to lead the world in AI-driven healthcare innovation.”
“By fostering investment opportunities and accelerating research, we are not only addressing critical healthcare challenges but also creating a lasting legacy of technological progress, economic growth, and enhanced wellbeing across the region,” said VantageBridge Partners’ Baron.
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