The Global Innovators Challenge 2026 is a business plan competition that brings together innovative minds from across the region to develop sustainable and impactful solutions. The competition provides a platform for students and researchers to turn their ideas into viable ventures, fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration and global network opportunities.

GIC 2026 aims to identify, recognise and accelerate high-potential innovations by providing participants with the opportunity to validate their business concepts, demonstrate market readiness and present scalable solutions that address real-world challenges.