GlassPoint announces programme for renewable energy, water sectors in Oman

The programme is meant for Omani inventors looking to turn their inventions into implementable businesses in renewable energy and water management sectors. The programme is the first corporate social responsibility initiative of GlassPoint Solar, a leading supplier of solar energy to the oil and gas industry.

Held under the patronage of H E Eng Ahmed bin Hassan al Dheeb, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the programme is now accepting applications on www.glasspointinnovationspur.com from innovators. Applications will be accepted till June 30.

With a trusted list of partners including The Research Council (TRC), Innovation Park Muscat (IPM), Riyada and Sharakah, this first-of-its-kind incubator is set to contribute and sustainably drive innovation within Oman’s renewable energy and water management sectors.

GlassPoint will be touring universities across the sultanate to share more details on the programme over the coming weeks.

Steven Moss, chief executive officer of GlassPoint Solar said, “GlassPoint is now one of the fastest growing solar companies in the world thanks to the opportunities given to us here in Oman. The GlassPoint Innovation Spur came to existence to enhance Oman’s role as a global leader in renewable technology. By sharing our entrepreneurial journey and renewables expertise, we aim to drive the culture of innovation and empower local talent to achieve what we have achieved.”