Technology Innovation Institute

TII

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Motto| Research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council
Established| May 2020

Field of research

| Quantum Computing
Autonomous Robotics
Cryptography
Advanced materials
Digital security
Directed Energy
Secure Systems
President| Faisal Al Bannai
Location| Abu Dhabi, UAE
Affiliations| Advanced Technology Research Council
Website| www.tii.ae

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a research institute specialized in advanced technology innovation, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.[1][2][3] The institute is a part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) which functions as the applied research pillar in the domain of Quantum Computing, Autonomous Robotics, Cryptography, Advanced Materials, Digital Security, Directed Energy and Secure Systems.[4][5][6]

## Formation and Activities

Technology Innovation Institute was founded in May 2020 and its first Board meeting took place in August 2020.[7][8] The institute has seven different research centers namely:

* Quantum Research Centre,

* Autonomous Robotics Research Centre,
* Cryptography Research Centre,
* Advanced Materials Research Centre,
* Digital Security Research Centre,
* Directed Energy Research Centre,
* Secure Systems Research Centre.[9][10]

Faisal Al Bannai, the secretary general of The Advanced Technology Research Council remarked that the aim of the research institute is to position UAE as a "global hub for advanced technology research".[7][11][12]

In April 2020, the institute started Citizen Science, an initiative to address the necessity of specialized medical equipment, data analysis and related technical support in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.[13][14] In October 2020, Technology Innovation Institute granted $2.3 million fund to a research group of Purdue University to explore the secure and efficient operations of drones.[15] In December 2020, TII's Cryptography Research Centre has developed The National Crypto Library, with the aim to secure the medical records pertaining to Covid-19 pandemic.[16][17] In the same month, the institute announced collaboration with Virgin Hyperloop to explore and implement "localisation of the futuristic transportation method."[18][19]

In March 2021, it was announced that the first quantum computer will be developed at Technology Innovation Institute's Quantum Research Centre[20] under the supervision of the Chief Researcher Jose Ignacio Latorre and in collaboration with Spanish organization Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech.[21][22][23][24] In the same month, the institute started collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in form of signing memorandum of understanding (MoU) to augment research activities in the field of Artificial Intelligence.[25][26][27][28]

## References

1. ↑ "TII Appoints Experts at Secure Systems Research Centre" (in en-GB). 2021-03-11. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tii-appoints-experts-at-secure-systems-research-centre/.
2. ↑ "Abu Dhabi sets up global centre for advanced technology research". https://www.itp.net/emergent-tech/94566-abu-dhabi-sets-up-global-centre-for-advanced-technology-research.
3. ↑ http://bitwize.com.lb,+Bitwize-.+"Innovation to combat cyber-attacks discussed" (in en). https://timesofoman.com/article/innovation-to-combat-cyber-attacks-discussed.
4. ↑ "Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC)" (in en). https://www.atrc.ae/.
5. ↑ Harrison, Polly Jean (2020-11-12). "Abu Dhabi Announces New R&D Centre the Technology Innovation Institute" (in en-GB). https://thefintechtimes.com/abu-dhabi-announces-new-rd-centre-the-technology-innovation-institute/.
6. ↑ "Abu Dhabi reveals plan to build quantum computer". https://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/460807-abu-dhabi-reveals-plan-to-build-quantum-computer.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Abu Dhabi Unveils a Pioneering Global Centre for Advanced Technology Research" (in en). 2020-11-10. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201110005653/en/Abu-Dhabi-Unveils-a-Pioneering-Global-Centre-for-Advanced-Technology-Research.
8. ↑ "TII Appoints Globally-Renowned Experts to Board of Advisors" (in en-GB). 2021-04-08. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tii-appoints-globally-renowned-experts-to-board-of-advisors/.
9. ↑ "Research centres" (in en). http://www.tii.ae/research-centres.
10. ↑ "‘Thrive in Abu Dhabi’ campaign woos global talent to settle in emirate". https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2021/02/12/thrive-in-abu-dhabi-campaign-woos--global-talent-to-settle-in-emirate.
11. ↑ Godinho, Varun (2021-05-04). "Abu Dhabi gets Arab world’s first electromagnetic compatibility labs" (in en-US). https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-gets-arab-worlds-first-electromagnetic-compatibility-labs/.
12. ↑ "Technology Innovation Institute’s Directed Energy Research Centre partners with world-leading universities". https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302932847.
13. ↑ "Abu Dhabi experts unite to produce Covid-19 supplies for medical frontliners". https://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/445333-abu-dhabi-experts-unite-to-produce-covid-19-supplies-for-medical-frontliners.
14. ↑ Kumar, Ashwani. "Emiratis and expats work together to find solutions to beat Covid-19 pandemic" (in en). https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/emiratis-and-expats-work-together-to-find-solutions-to-beat-covid-19-pandemic.
15. ↑ "Purdue University and Abu Dhabi Work Together on Cybersecure Drone Swarms – Homeland Security Today" (in en-US). https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/airport-aviation-security/purdue-university-and-abu-dhabi-work-together-on-cybersecure-drone-swarms/.
16. ↑ Kumar, Ashwani. "Abu Dhabi’s crypto library can prevent Covid-19 data leak" (in en). https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/abu-dhabis-crypto-library-can-prevent-covid-19-data-leak.
17. ↑ "Abu Dhabi's TII unveils first secure cloud technologies programme in UAE". https://www.itp.net/security/97356-abu-dhabis-tii-unveils-first-secure-cloud-technologies-programme-in-uae.
18. ↑ "Abu Dhabi's TII, Virgin Hyperloop team up to accelerate transport and logistics innovation". https://www.itp.net/emergent-tech/95138-abu-dhabis-tii-virgin-hyperloop-team-up-to-accelerate-transport-and-logistics-innovation.
19. ↑ "Technology Innovation Institute, Virgin Hyperloop announce R&D partnership to advance future transport and logistics in UAE". https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302895392.
20. ↑ "UAE's Technology Innovation Institute joins the quantum computing challenge". https://www.itp.net/emergent-tech/97486-uae-technology-innovation-institute-joins-the-quantum-computing-challenge.
21. ↑ "Abu Dhabi building UAE’s first quantum computer" (in en). https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-building-uaes-first-quantum-computer-1.78046379.
22. ↑ "UAE explained: How Abu Dhabi's new quantum computer could help solve the mysteries of science" (in en). 2021-03-27. https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/science/uae-explained-how-abu-dhabi-s-new-quantum-computer-could-help-solve-the-mysteries-of-science-1.1191762.
23. ↑ Freelance, Motivate (2021-03-24). "Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute to build UAE's first quantum computer" (in en-US). https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabis-technology-innovation-institute-to-build-uaes-first-quantum-computer/.
24. ↑ Gokulan, Dhanusha. "Quantum computers can predict cyber threats, say IT experts" (in en). https://www.khaleejtimes.com/technology/quantum-computers-can-predict-cyber-threats-say-it-experts.
25. ↑ "MBZUAI and Technology Innovation Institute partner to advance AI research" (in en-GB). 2021-03-29. https://www.intelligentcio.com/me/2021/03/29/mbzuai-and-technology-innovation-institute-partner-to-advance-ai-research/.
26. ↑ MENAFN. "MBZUAI and Technology Innovation Institute Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI Research". https://menafn.com/1101823819/MBZUAI-and-Technology-Innovation-Institute-Form-Strategic-Collaboration-to-Advance-AI-Research.
27. ↑ "MBZUAI and Technology Innovation Institute sign key AI R&D deal". https://www.itp.net/emergent-tech/96967-mbzuai-and-technology-innovation-institute-sign-key-ai-rd-deal.
28. ↑ "TII’s Secure Systems Research Centre Partners with World-leading Universities" (in en-GB). 2021-04-27. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tiis-secure-systems-research-centre-partners-with-world-leading-universities/.

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