Mysten Labs Co-Founder Launches Cutting-Edge Cryptography and AI Innovation Hub in UAE
In a groundbreaking move to drive technological advancement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Kostas Kryptos, the Co-founder of Mysten Labs and developer of the Sui blockchain, has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art cryptography and AI innovation hub in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With this ambitious initiative, Kryptos aims to foster intellectual growth within the UAE community through comprehensive deep tech education programs and brainstorming meetups.
“I’m creating a modern cryptography and AI innovation hub in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Will try to occasionally invite big names in the field, but the aim is to intellectually grow the whole UAE community with deep tech edu and brainstorming meetups. So deep that some hackathons will…” tweeted Kostas Kryptos (@kostascrypto) on May 23, 2024.
Kryptos envisions the hub as a thriving ecosystem where the entire UAE community can engage in cutting-edge technological development. While the hub aims to occasionally host prominent figures in the field, its primary focus remains on nurturing local talent. To achieve this, the innovation hub will organize intensive non-stop hackathons that will run for an entire week. Local hotels and office-desk owners have pledged their support by providing accommodation, ensuring participants can fully immerse themselves in the creative and developmental process.
The innovation hub will spearhead research in various advanced technological areas, including multi-party computation (MPC), fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), Web3 UX, AI on-chain, AI for audits, DePIN data compression, and Verifiable Execution. By publishing unique ideas and initiatives in these domains, the UAE aims to position itself at the forefront of global tech innovation.
A key advantage of the hub will be its ability to connect local talent with international tech hubs in the Bay Area and Europe. Leveraging its extensive network and on-ground presence, Kryptos aims to activate these connections, providing UAE-based innovators with opportunities to collaborate and compete on a global scale.
Moreover, Kryptos envisions the hub as a catalyst for economic growth in the tech sector. He expressed hope that, with local support, they could economically back selected research ideas. By attracting and supporting promising startups and research projects, the hub is expected to contribute to the emergence of highly competitive startups in the MENA region.
This cutting-edge AI hub will position the UAE as a global tech leader, focusing on education, hackathons, research, and global connections. By fostering competitive startups and driving tech excellence in the MENA region, the hub aims to advance the region’s tech landscape.