EGA launches season three of 'Ramp-Up' to empower UAE entrepreneurs
9 Apr 2025 12:47
ABU DHABI (WAM) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday announced the launch of the third season of EGA Ramp-Up, the company's flagship programme to empower the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs in line with the Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy 2031.EGA Ramp-Up, supported by the Ministry of Economy, offers expert insights, mentorship, intensive training, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs developing impact-driven and sustainability-focused businesses that will grow the economy and create new job opportunities.The first two seasons of EGA Ramp-Up attracted hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs that have collectively created over 1,000 jobs. More than 35 percent of the start-ups that participated in previous editions of the programme were founded by female entrepreneurs.EGA will work with Microsoft UAE to power season three of EGA Ramp-Up through capacity-building workshops and mentorship focused on technology-enabled strategy development and scaling.Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, said, "The Ministry of Economy's continued partnership with EGA embodies the true essence of collaborative symbiosis. In the past, several Ramp Up finalists have made it to the UAE's Future 100 companies list, and similarly, several Future 100 companies have been participants in the Ramp Up Programme. This reciprocal growth truly demonstrates the strength and value of our collaboration."Yasser Al Gergawi, Director-General of Sandooq Al Watan concerning the EGA Ramp-Up programme, said, "Empowering Emirati entrepreneurs is essential to our nation's growth and prosperity. Through initiatives like the Emirates Global Aluminium Ramp-Up programme, we help provide the tools and support necessary for our youth to transform their innovative ideas into impactful businesses, reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable and diversified economy."Abdulnasser bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, "Entrepreneurship is key to economic diversification and long-term growth. The goal of EGA Ramp-Up is to support innovative businesses to unlock their growth potential and maximise their positive impact on the community and the environment. I look forward to seeing this year's impactful start-ups, with some potentially becoming suppliers to EGA."
Applications for EGA Ramp-Up season three are now open and will close on May 11, 2025.
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