CSEM-UAE Innovation Center LLC, is independent, nonprofit company for applied research, including technology, strategy and innovation consulting, focused on generating value for a sustainable world.
It is a joint venture between the Swiss Research Center CSEM and the Government of Ras Al Khaimah through its Investment Authority RAKIA. The company, operational since September 2005, is funded by RAKIA and industrial partners. It is located in the industrial area of Al Jazeera Al Hamra near Ras Al Khaimah City.
CSEM-UAE aims to be one of the best innovation centers worldwide, providing novel applications and solutions to local economy and worldwide customers by developing and using unique Solar and Clean Technology platforms, thus adding value to the results of research and maturing products to regional markets.
The research activities combined with the research results of academic partners help to develop CSEM-UAE technology platforms for the benefit of industrial customers and local start-ups.