About ESRF
EMIRATES SCIENCE & RESEARCH FOUNDATION
ABOUT US
The Emirates Science & Research Foundation (ESRF) is a non-governmental, internationally-oriented, association established in United Arab Emirates in 2024. ESRF is committed to promoting the highest quality science in GCC to drive progress in research and innovation. We work closely with our members and partners, sharing our expertise and offering solution-orientated scientific support aimed at increasing the quality and effectiveness of science and science-related activities in UAE. We partner with diverse institutions by leading successful projects, facilitating informed decision-making through a broad range of science support partnerships: Research Assessment and Grant Evaluation, the coordination of projects, funding programs and the hosting scientific platforms.
Astronomy and Space
We operate some of the finest astronomical research facilities in the world, with observatories on nearly every continent — even Antarctica.
Computing
We advance computing in areas of national priority — from artificial intelligence to quantum computing, cybersecurity to next-generation communications.
Earth and Environment
We support research that untangles the complex relationships between oceans, land and atmosphere, and the crucial impacts humans and other living things have on the planet's well-being.
Education and Training
We're fueling innovation across the nation with investments that build a diverse next-generation workforce of scientists, engineers, technicians and teachers.
Advanced solutions
We support research and development in critical technology areas — We support solutions-oriented innovation, advancing breakthrough technologies for tomorrow and provide innovators with tools and funding so they can translate their research results into products and services with commercial and societal impacts.
Our Work
Plans and Projects
Our courses
Courses and Trainings
AI Makers Lab: Build GPTs, Animate Worlds, and Program AI RobotsAbout the Course Welcome to the AI Makers Lab — a bold, future-ready program that...
Free
Data Governance and Decision Intelligence in the Public SectorAbout the Course In the age of digital transformation, data is no longer a byproduct...
Free
Futures Thinking and Scenario Planning for Strategic ForesightAbout the Course Governments today are confronted with disruptive global trends—from climate change, digital revolutions,...
Free
Government Innovation Labs (GovLabs): Designing and Scaling Public Sector InnovationIn today’s fast-evolving policy environment, traditional models of government decision-making are no longer sufficient to...
Free
Morphology (Al-Sarf) and its Applications in Administrative and Professional CommunicationThis training course aims to empower employees of government entities and institutions to effectively apply...
Free
