MDXcelerator Sees Victory for Sustainability Initiative
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025
An eco-conscious innovation has taken the top prize at the MDXcelerator 2025 thrilling grand finale.
The competition culminated on 16 April at Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai following months of preparation, 12 dynamic sessions and 32 entrants. Ten finalist teams came together at Dubai Knowledge Park to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of esteemed judges.
The judging panel consisted of Dr Judhi Prasetyo, Head and Founder of RoboTechX lab, Senior Lecturer, MDX Dubai; Ahmed Elrayes, Membership and Community Manager, in5; Dimo Valev, Graphic Design Lecturer, MDX Dubai; and Dr Engie Bashir, Senior Lecturer CEI, MDX Dubai.
The judges listened to the team’s pitches, asked questions and provided live time feedback to the groups, before crowning the winning team ‘Hextech’ and presenting them with a cheque for AED 3,000. They also presented the teams finishing second and third with cheques for AED 2,000 and AED 1,000 respectively.
‘Hextech’ consisted of BSc Information Technology students Akshvin Uthesh, Mohammad Sohail, Anousha Tariq, Saanviya Sunil, Syed Nasiruddin and Himanshu Masand.
Their initiative ‘Green Miles’ is designed to help eco-conscious individuals and sustainability-driven companies track mobility, reduce carbon footprints, and meet Corporate Social Responsibility goals through gamifying sustainable actions and rewarding eco-friendly behaviour.
MDXcelerator is hosted by the Middlesex Innovation Hub (MIH) in collaboration with the Careers and Employability Services Department, providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their business ideas to life through tailored mentoring, expert-led workshops, and access to valuable resources.
It is a unique business start-up support programme offering students and recent graduates the opportunity to develop a business idea via a blend of one-to-one mentoring, dedicated start-up workshops, online resources, and monetary rewards.
Professor Fehmida Hussain, Deputy Director MDX Dubai and Head and Founder of the MIH, said: “My congratulations go out to the winning teams. Their entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets set them apart and I am looking forward to seeing the prize money being put into their ideas and seeing them come to life.
“I would like to thank the faculty members and external experts who generously contributed their time and expertise throughout the programme. Their mentorship and guidance have played a vital role in shaping these students' journeys. In addition thank you to Amanda Fernandes for co-ordinating the event with support and guidance from MIH co-chairs Dr Engie Bashir and Dr Jeongsoo Han.
“Innovation is embedded in the culture at MDX Dubai, and it is important we celebrate and showcase it at every opportunity.”
The MIH community is available for all MDX Dubai students to join and is not just about creating a business, but about curating a lifelong mindset, involving creativity, problem solving, and solution-driven thinking.
