Global CleanTech: Dubai Focus · Mon 26 Oct 2026
Innovation
DEWA's Sustainability and Innovation Centre Combines Clean-Tech Training, Research Collaboration and Entrepreneur Showcases
Located at the solar park, DEWA's centre combines accredited training, youth programmes, hackathons and showcases for entrepreneurs.
Chanan Zevin - Chief Editor and Head of Desks
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Location and mission
The Sustainability & Innovation Centre is located at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, according to its website. It describes itself as a clean technology innovation hub. Its stated mission is to foster innovation through knowledge sharing, capacity building and investment in clean technology solutions.
Research collaboration
One of the centre's stated objectives is to build strong collaboration with local and international schools, universities, start-ups and companies on research, knowledge exchange and exhibitions.
Training numbers
A centre statement of 6 January 2026 said more than 320 participants have completed accredited training. In 2025 it launched courses including Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Solar Architecture, and a Hydrogen Energy Professional programme with TÜV Rheinland Academy. The CleanTech Youth Programme has graduated five batches, totalling 117 young Emiratis.
Showcases and competitions
The statement said the third CleanTech Hackathon drew 193 participants from seven countries, and the second CleanTech Innovators Exhibition hosted 30 entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
The building itself
The centre says its building achieved LEED Platinum status with a score of 101 out of 110 in the first quarter of 2020.