Red Bull Basement UAE 2026 Opens Final Call for Student and Founder Submissions

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.