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About Technology Innovation Institute

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a leading global research center dedicated to pushing the frontiers of knowledge. Our teams of scientists, researchers and engineers work in an open, flexible and agile environment to deliver discovery science and transformative technologies.

We are part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which oversees technology research in the emirate.

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9 Research Centers, 100+ International Collaborations &

70 Patents in process.

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TII Demonstrates Large-Scale Quantum Annealing Simulations Reaching Up...

17 Mar, 2026

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TII Scales Quantum Access Through Integration of Its Quantum Computing...

17 Mar, 2026

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TII Launches Cloud API Enabling Access to Quantum-Inspired Algorithms

02 Mar, 2026

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TII and NYU Abu Dhabi Partner to Advance Joint Research and Talent Dev...

27 Feb, 2026

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TII

White Paper

12 Mar, 2026

The Missing Block in the AI Er [...]

AbstractArtificial intelligence is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. Much of today’s AI infrastructure relies on centralized cloud systems [...]

Published by : Technology Innovation Institute

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24 Feb, 2026

Rethinking Construction Materi [...]

Cement-based materials remain the backbone of global constructionMohamed Saleh, Director of Technology Innovation Institute, highlights a vital shift [...]

Published by : Construction Business News Middle East

How UAE built first homegrown rocket after 2 years with both 'experts, young talent'

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Propulsion and Space

Interview

20 Feb, 2026

How UAE built first homegrown [...]

That time was spent refining objectives, identifying suppliers, running tests and building the infrastructure needed to support the launchTwo minutes [...]

Published by : Khaleej Times

Building and Launching the UAE’s First Hybrid Rocket

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Blog

Propulsion and Space

18 Feb, 2026

Building and Launching the UAE [...]

A landmark moment from experiment to aerospace infrastructureThere are moments in a country’s technological journey that shift the baseline of what is [...]

Published by : Technology Innovation Institute

UAE tests use of lasers to stimulate rainfall

TII

Directed Energy

Interview

17 Feb, 2026

UAE tests use of lasers to sti [...]

Laser technology could transform rain enhancement and water securityA research project conducted under the supervision of the UAE Research Program for [...]

Published by : Gulf News

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White Paper

16 Feb, 2026

Revolutionizing Construction

Luxury & Sustainability with Waste-Repurposed Composites1. Executive SummarySustainable construction is at the forefront of global environmental g [...]

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At TII, our work results in significant breakthroughs, insights and new intellectual property. We are also committed to engaging with the international academic and scientific community.

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