Derq Selected for Inaugural Presight AI Accelerator
AI-powered traffic safety leader chosen from 120 global applicants across 17 countries for G42-backed UAE program.
June 26, 2025 – Derq Inc., an AI-powered traffic safety company whose award-winning, patented technology is deployed in over 30 cities across the U.S. and GCC, today announced it has won a coveted spot in the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, a strategic program designed to propel AI startups to scale with speed, impact, and commercial intent.
Derq was named as one of 10 winners from 120 applicants spanning 17 countries and diverse sectors, including Smart Cities, Fintech, Energy, and Sovereign AI. The highly competitive selection process culminated in final pitch days held earlier this month in Abu Dhabi, where 15 global finalists, having collectively raised over $150 million and backed by accelerators including Microsoft, Google, Alchemist, and Techstars, presented to a distinguished jury panel.
“Being named to the inaugural Presight AI Accelerator cohort validates our position as a global innovator in AI-powered transportation safety," said Dr. Georges Aoude, Co-Founder and CEO at Derq. “This provides an exceptional opportunity to expand our proven technology into new markets to eliminate road fatalities and advance transportation safety with the support of G42’s powerful ecosystem.”
Derq's patented technology helps cities prevent crashes, solve complex road safety challenges, and improve traffic flow through real-time AI analytics. The company's hardware-agnostic platform integrates with existing infrastructure to detect, classify, and predict road user behavior, delivering measurable results, including a 90% crash reduction in Sarasota, Florida, and 99.83% vehicle detection accuracy certified by the Florida DOT.
Presight's accelerator program offers access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure, the UAE and G42's partner ecosystem, and industry-leading mentorship. Selected companies will participate in an immersive boot camp in Abu Dhabi.
Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, emphasized the program's strategic value: “We launched this initiative to identify and scale the most promising AI innovations globally and integrate them into our ecosystem to drive transformative impact across industries.”
Derq will now participate in the bootcamp, with opportunities for commercial proof-of-concepts, strategic partnerships, and market expansion across public services, smart cities, and transportation sectors throughout the region.
For more information, visit https://en.derq.com/.
About Derq
Derq is an AI-powered traffic safety company helping state and local agencies prevent crashes involving pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. An MIT spinoff founded in 2016, Derq's award-winning, patented technology is live in 30+ cities across the U.S. and GCC, with contributions to 15 patents and global recognition from leaders in AI and mobility. Learn more at https://en.derq.com.
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