MBRIF Selects 19 Start-Ups for Cohort 9 of Innovation Accelerator Program News Desk - 29/01/2025 ShareThe Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance, has unveiled the latest selection of innovators for Cohort 9 of its Innovation Accelerator program. Since its launch in 2018, the MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has been a key driver of innovation in the UAE, aligning with the country's National Innovation Strategy to foster economic progress and diversification.Cohort 9 features 19 start-ups from 9 countries, spanning a range of sectors and developmental stages, from prototype to growth and scale-up. These selected innovators will benefit from comprehensive support, including cutting-edge resources, expert coaching, mentorship, and access to valuable networks and investment opportunities to scale their businesses.Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance, expressed pride in the program's continued success, saying, 'We are immensely proud of the remarkable potential showcased by this year's applicants. The strong global interest in our program reaffirms our commitment to supporting visionary startups and helping the UAE achieve its ambitious innovation goals.'The selected start-ups in Cohort 9 are:BIRD Collaborative: Sustainable disposable solutionsThe Waste Lab: Sustainable food waste managementSeramic Materials: Recycled ceramics innovationMetguard: Corrosion prevention revolutionRebound: Materials circulatory systemsNXW: New nutrition category leadershipAC3D: 3D printing construction automationAura: Credit solutions for SMEsSmart Eye: Energy and water management solutionsMarses: End-to-end robotics solutionsDarbco: Robotic solar panel cleaningMantas: Cloud-downtime insurance platformSmart Bricks: AI-driven real estate marketplaceProcure Hub: Construction procurement innovationSURGiA: Medical supplies hubNeuroBLAST: Portable rehabilitation for neurodegenerative disordersSpace.TYAR: Generative AI for unified knowledge creationPeekapak: Well-being education platformKrucial: Data capture technologyThe MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has successfully supported previous cohorts, strengthening the UAE's position as a global hub for innovation. As the country continues to diversify its economy, MBRIF remains a cornerstone of its innovation ecosystem.
MBRIF Selects 19 Start-Ups for Cohort 9 of Innovation Accelerator Program
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance, has unveiled the latest selection of innovators for Cohort 9 of its Innovation Accelerator program. Since its launch in 2018, the MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has been a key driver of innovation in the UAE, aligning with the country's National Innovation Strategy to foster economic progress and diversification.
Cohort 9 features 19 start-ups from 9 countries, spanning a range of sectors and developmental stages, from prototype to growth and scale-up. These selected innovators will benefit from comprehensive support, including cutting-edge resources, expert coaching, mentorship, and access to valuable networks and investment opportunities to scale their businesses.
Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance, expressed pride in the program's continued success, saying, 'We are immensely proud of the remarkable potential showcased by this year's applicants. The strong global interest in our program reaffirms our commitment to supporting visionary startups and helping the UAE achieve its ambitious innovation goals.'
The selected start-ups in Cohort 9 are:
BIRD Collaborative : Sustainable disposable solutions
: Sustainable disposable solutions The Waste Lab : Sustainable food waste management
: Sustainable food waste management Seramic Materials : Recycled ceramics innovation
: Recycled ceramics innovation Metguard : Corrosion prevention revolution
: Corrosion prevention revolution Rebound : Materials circulatory systems
: Materials circulatory systems NXW : New nutrition category leadership
: New nutrition category leadership AC3D : 3D printing construction automation
: 3D printing construction automation Aura : Credit solutions for SMEs
: Credit solutions for SMEs Smart Eye : Energy and water management solutions
: Energy and water management solutions Marses : End-to-end robotics solutions
: End-to-end robotics solutions Darbco : Robotic solar panel cleaning
: Robotic solar panel cleaning Mantas : Cloud-downtime insurance platform
: Cloud-downtime insurance platform Smart Bricks : AI-driven real estate marketplace
: AI-driven real estate marketplace Procure Hub : Construction procurement innovation
: Construction procurement innovation SURGiA : Medical supplies hub
: Medical supplies hub NeuroBLAST : Portable rehabilitation for neurodegenerative disorders
: Portable rehabilitation for neurodegenerative disorders Space.TYAR : Generative AI for unified knowledge creation
: Generative AI for unified knowledge creation Peekapak : Well-being education platform
: Well-being education platform Krucial: Data capture technology
The MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has successfully supported previous cohorts, strengthening the UAE's position as a global hub for innovation. As the country continues to diversify its economy, MBRIF remains a cornerstone of its innovation ecosystem.
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