IDEX, has entered into a partnership agreement with the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee’s (TDC) Takamul innovation support programme for the upcoming IDEX 2015.

The new partnership between IDEX and TDC through its Takamul program complements their  efforts to support and evolve innovation, raise awareness specific to intellectual property, and provide business with the correct advice and opportunity to patent their innovations, said a company statement.

IDEX CEO, Saleh Al Marzooqi said: “For over 20 years, IDEX has been locked in a pursuit of global excellence and innovations. With each edition we witness a great deal of innovative solutions in the defence space focused on transforming the future of the industry. This partnership with TDC is a testament to our shared commitment to both protecting and commercializing innovative ideas offered by businesses at IDEX 2015.”

The partnership will see Takamul provide their expertise and support to the Emirates Innovations Campaign at IDEX 2015. Takamul will help showcase several new inventions from enterprises, universities and Emirati individuals alike.

Ahmed Saeed Al Calily, director general of TDC said: “The Takamul program is one of the Abu Dhabi Technology Committee’s key initiatives and plays a vital part in supporting the process of innovation in the area of science and technology. The program, which was created to facilitate the innovation cycle, from the generation of ideas to the practical and commercial application of these ideas into products, solutions and services has found an excellent platform to reach and connect with innovators from the UAE with IDEX 2015. By working in partnership with leading entities such as IDEX we continue to uncover and support world-class new ideas in science and technology pioneered from around the UAE, bridging the gap toward a knowledge-driven economy.”

IDEX provides unparalleled access to the innovative and cutting edge technology that is defining the modern defence industry. IDEX is a unique platform that provides an opportunity to showcase the growing capabilities of the defence and security industry. – TradeArabia News Service