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And we're inviting startups from across the globe to come and participate in this with a view to engaging here in Qatar.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe key point around this competition is that there are cash prizes for the winners. But also, most importantly, there's an opportunity for the winners to have a paid proof of concept with Shell, and also to become a member of the Qatar Science and Technology Park. And we see this as a key contribution to the national mission.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI'll ask Jack to say a few words and build on what I've said. All right. Good afternoon, guys.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E01:11 – 02:46 {Dr. Jack Lau, President of Qatar Science & Technology Park}\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI was inside preparing for the press conference, and I was kidding with Dan. I said, actually, I wish I were your age, because I'd rather be sitting down there than sitting up here to announce the competition. But here I am.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is my job. This is the first time we work with Shell. Qatar Science and Technology Park is extremely proud and pleased to launch this first and ever, the best probably, the pitch event.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's a chance for able, probably young, super excited, enthusiastic mind to participate in a competition that's not only technologically fun, AI, but also in energy sector, helping our planet. This is an impactful project that QSTP is going to support to its fullest extent, enabling the best minds to create a solution for the betterment of humanity. I say with that, because it's not just any science competition.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt's a competition that will hopefully shake and make our world better. Artificial intelligence is hard. 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