G42 & WWT launch AI accelerator for industry solutions
Forge42 to fast-track industrial AI innovation Made in the UAE
#UAE #startups – Abu Dhabi-based AI powerhouse G42 and US systems integrator and technology solutions provider World Wide Technology (WWT) have jointly launched Forge42, a full-stack AI accelerator focused on boosting “Made in the Emirates” innovation. Unveiled at the Make it in the Emirates, Forge42 aims to scale AI-driven industrial solutions in the UAE and globally, underpinned by partnerships with global tech firms including AMD, Dell, NVIDIA and Microsoft.
SO WHAT? – Forge42 is designed to serve as a launchpad where cutting-edge AI is developed, tested, and scaled. By equipping local and global companies with advanced AI tools and infrastructure, Forge42 aims to enables the development of breakthrough solutions across key industrial sectors including manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and finance. Offering companies access to top tier vendors, advanced AI and global markets, Forge42 could help create AI solutions hat position the UAE as a global producer and exporter of technological excellence.
Here are some key points about the Forge42 announcement:
G42 and US systems integrator and technology solutions provider World Wide Technology (WWT) have announced the launch of Forge42 at the UAE’s Make it in the Emirates manufacturing event.
Forge42 is a new full-stack AI accelerator enabling rapid prototyping, testing and scaling of AI-driven solutions.
The initiative supports local and international firms across industrial sectors including energy, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and finance.
Strategic tech partners in Forge42 include AMD, Dell, NVIDIA and Microsoft, enabling sovereign access to high-performance computing and modular testing environments.
Forge42 is designed to embed AI into UAE-made products and services, enhancing the UAE”s competitiveness and positioning the country as a global exporter of AI technology.
The platform provides secure infrastructure to safeguard national technology development while accelerating commercialisation timelines.
Forge42 complements UAE efforts to boost domestic manufacturing and technology exports under national economic diversification strategies.
ZOOM OUT – Make it in the Emirates is an annual event for manufacturers, suppliers, and technology pioneers to connect with key decision-makers, forge strategic partnerships, and unlock procurement opportunities. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the event is part of the ongoing Make it in the Emirates campaign, which encourage companies to develop and manufacture products in the United Arab Emirates.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]