Creation of AEIC (2019–2025)

AUD’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center established from the ground up.

University Incubator (2021–2025)

The first of its kind under Dubai SME & Ministry of Tourism.

Experiential Learning Pedagogy

Introduced design thinking embedded with eight pedagogical levers: Objectives, Activities, Space, Artifacts, Assessment, Roles, Shared Rituals, and Language.

500+ Industry Partnerships

With 70+ formal agreements signed.

70+ Trade Licenses

Enabled for student and alumni startups through DED, at a negotiated AED 1,000/year (instead of AED 15,000).

130 Student & Alumni Ventures

Generating over AED 160,000 in revenue for AUD.

600+ Startup Ideas

Shaped through AEIC pathways; 85 realized, with 34 thriving globally across 10+ countries.

AED 600,000+ Raised

For student startups through AEIC-facilitated partnerships.

8,000+ Participants Engaged

Through workshops, panels, speaker sessions, and pitch events.

530+ AEIC Events

Across ideation, incubation, acceleration, and partnerships.

6-Level Startup Pathway

A unique progression from mindset to market success for AUD students.

150 Industry Mentors

Onboarded pro bono, believing in AEIC’s vision.

First Online Teachers’ Guide

A complete experiential pedagogy resource created for faculty.

High-Impact Research

“Happiness” study with 80+ citations (Scopus).

Experiential Curriculum Design

Integrated startup pathways into BUSI 251, LICM 602, IPIN 602, and IPIN 607.

BlockLab Launch (2022–2025)

Empowering students to build blockchain, AI, and gaming applications.

AEIC Metaverse Office

Established on Sandbox, adjacent to VARA, through AEIC-generated crypto revenue.

5 Books Published

Three academic and two philosophical works available on Amazon.

Consistent Teaching Excellence

Student evaluations (4.5+) above school and university averages.

Independent AEIC Budget (2024–2025)

Institutional recognition of AEIC’s operational significance.