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Web Release
09-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development showcases innovations of projects and local startups at SusHi Tech Tokyo conference
By Editor_wr Last updated May 8, 2025 The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating at the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference, highlighting innovations of five sponsored-projects. As part of Abu Dhabi's economic delegation to Japan from 8-10 May 2025, Khalifa Fund's participating projects in SusHi Tech Tokyo include the Gracia group, which represents a leading model in smart and sustainable agriculture in the UAE, and the Rafiq application, an innovative platform that facilitates maintenance and decoration services, in addition to three projects three startups under the umbrella of Khalifa Fund, that excelled during the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development competition as part of the events of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week in December 2024. These projects include Hyvego, a leader in biotechnology and climate technology, Nutrigenix, which operates in the field of nutrition, and Viai Tech, which focuses on developing sports tools and applications using AI technologies. Also eleven companies will be promoted under the Khalifa Fund Export Support Program. The participation at the event aims to showcase the innovative projects of the participating members and enhance opportunities for business collaboration, knowledge exchange and technology transfer. It provides a platform for Abu Dhabi's prominent figures in technology and entrepreneurship to share their innovations and exchange knowledge and experiences with their global peers, reinforcing the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: 'Abu Dhabi's participation in this prestigious conference demonstrates the astute leadership's dedication to utilising the most recent developments in this area and strengthening the UAE's standing as a worldwide centre for digital innovation. A component of Abu Dhabi's vision to develop an economy based on the innovation, is the Khalifa Fund's backing of initiatives that develop and adopt advanced technologies. Additionally, the conference offers a significant opportunity to increase collaborations with international firms that specialise in cutting-edge technologies.' More than 50,000 people from across the world will attend the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference, which includes more than 500 start-ups. Numerous businesses that depend on the newest advancements in AI technologies and breakthroughs from a variety of industries, including architecture, food, health, finance, energy, sports, entertainment, space, web3, and generative AI, are also drawn to the event. Emirati business owners now have the chance to network with influential figures in the sector and exhibit their proposals on a global platform. Comments are closed.
Mid East Info
08-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development showcases innovations of projects and local startups at SusHi Tech Tokyo conference
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating at the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference, highlighting innovations of five sponsored-projects. As part of Abu Dhabi's economic delegation to Japan from 8-10 May 2025, Khalifa Fund's participating projects in SusHi Tech Tokyo include the Gracia group, which represents a leading model in smart and sustainable agriculture in the UAE, and the Rafiq application, an innovative platform that facilitates maintenance and decoration services, in addition to three projects three startups under the umbrella of Khalifa Fund, that excelled during the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development competition as part of the events of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week in December 2024. These projects include Hyvego, a leader in biotechnology and climate technology, Nutrigenix, which operates in the field of nutrition, and Viai Tech, which focuses on developing sports tools and applications using AI technologies. Also eleven companies will be promoted under the Khalifa Fund Export Support Program. The participation at the event aims to showcase the innovative projects of the participating members and enhance opportunities for business collaboration, knowledge exchange and technology transfer. It provides a platform for Abu Dhabi's prominent figures in technology and entrepreneurship to share their innovations and exchange knowledge and experiences with their global peers, reinforcing the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: 'Abu Dhabi's participation in this prestigious conference demonstrates the astute leadership's dedication to utilising the most recent developments in this area and strengthening the UAE's standing as a worldwide centre for digital innovation. A component of Abu Dhabi's vision to develop an economy based on the innovation, is the Khalifa Fund's backing of initiatives that develop and adopt advanced technologies. Additionally, the conference offers a significant opportunity to increase collaborations with international firms that specialise in cutting-edge technologies.' More than 50,000 people from across the world will attend the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference, which includes more than 500 start-ups. Numerous businesses that depend on the newest advancements in AI technologies and breakthroughs from a variety of industries, including architecture, food, health, finance, energy, sports, entertainment, space, web3, and generative AI, are also drawn to the event. Emirati business owners now have the chance to network with influential figures in the sector and exhibit their proposals on a global platform.
Gulf Business
05-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
New Abu Dhabi schemes offer Emiratis 80% startup funding
Image credit: Getty Images The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced the offering of new financial packages to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi's priority sectors. This continues its existing funding programmes. Read: The entity has been continually accepting applications for medium and long-term loans to meet the needs of innovative business ventures, a The two funding programmes run by the entity are the Startup Funding Programme and the Scale-up Funding Programme. Both programmes are channelised towards the enhancement of innovative concepts, improvement of competitiveness, and ensuring the sustainable success of business ventures with transparency for existing projects. These funding programmes strengthen the growth and function of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectors such as healthcare, education, agricultural technology, information technology, communications, tourism, industry, and innovative projects. 'We are committed to empowering entrepreneurship within the community and contributing to the establishment of a more diverse and sustainable economic model. Through this move, we seek to design financial solutions that broaden our support for projects, especially SMEs, which serve as a key pillar for establishing a sustainable economic model and a primary driver for attracting investments and boosting the competitiveness of the national economy,' said Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of KFED. Functions of the two funding programmes Startup Funding Programme This programme offers a loan covering up to 80 per cent of the total project establishment costs. It also provides young entrepreneurs with easy terms, a repayment period of up to 84 months, and a grace period of up to 24 months. Scale-up Funding Programme This programme is meant for existing projects and offers loans to support successful and stable SMEs. It is designed for Emirati entrepreneurs who intend to develop and expand their businesses. The financial support provided by the loan covers up to 80 per cent of the total expansion costs. How these funding programmes empower entrepreneurs Both funding programmes not only support startups and empower entrepreneurs but also catalyse the sustainability of the national economy, diversify its sources, and create more job opportunities. They offer many facilities and support tools, including long-term, easy-to-manage loans, enabling borrowers to manage their financial commitments smoothly. The difference made so far In 2024, the fund delivered entrepreneurship training courses. The courses were designed to offer support and expertise to business owners, helping them transform innovative business ideas into successful projects.
Mid East Info
04-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development continues to offer new financial package as part of its financing and support programs for entrepreneurs
Mouza Al Nasri: We are committed to empowering entrepreneurship and establishing a more diverse and sustainable economic model The fund offers medium, long-term loans through programmes for financing new projects and expanding established ones The programmes offer financing of up to 80 per cent for SMEs Abu Dhabi, March, 2025: The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced the continuation of its existing funding programs by offering new financial package to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi's priority sectors. KFED continues to accept applications for medium and long-term loans designed to fulfil the requirements of innovative business ventures. The funding programs provided by the KFED include the Startup Funding Program and the Scale-up Funding Program for existing projects, aimed at enhancing the concept of innovation, improving competitiveness, and enabling sustainable success with transparency. These programs also aim to strengthen the growth of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem in priority sectors, including healthcare, education, agricultural technology, information technology, communications, tourism, industry, and innovative projects.' The Startup Funding Program offers a loan that covers 80 per cent of the total project establishment costs, with easy terms and a repayment period of up to 84 months and a grace period of up to 24 months. The Scale-up Funding Program for existing projects also offers a loan to support successful and stable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose owners wish to develop and expand them. The financial support provided by the loan covers up to 80 per cent of the total expansion costs. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: 'We are committed to empowering entrepreneurship within the community and contributing to the establishment of a more diverse and sustainable economic model. Through this move, we seek to design financial solutions that broaden our support for projects, especially SMEs, which serve as a key pillar for establishing a sustainable economic model and a primary driver for attracting investments and boosting the competitiveness of the national economy.' Al-Nasri added: 'We encourage entrepreneurs to take advantage of the support opportunities available, both financial and non-financial, and seize the benefits offered under the new financial packages of our programs. We reaffirm our commitment to supporting and solidifying the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, in line with the Falcon Economy initiatives, which lead the Emirate's journey to the next stage of economic diversification and promote the shift toward a smart and circular economy, especially in terms of supporting SMEs. This aims to increase their contribution to the growth of GDP and enhance the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi, establishing its position as a leading environment for innovative projects, entrepreneurship, and a hub for innovation.' The Funding programs serve as an effective tool for supporting startups and empowering entrepreneurship. They play a vital role in driving the growth and sustainability of the national economy, as well as diversifying its sources, while also creating more job opportunities. They offer a wide range of facilities and support tools, including long-term, easy-to-manage loans, enabling borrowers to manage their financial commitments smoothly. Moreover, KFED provides comprehensive training and consulting services to support entrepreneurs, develop their skills and enhance their chances of success. In 2024, the fund delivered entrepreneurship training courses to 5,658 participants and group consulting sessions to 613 individuals. The objective is to offer integrated support and expertise to business owners, paving the way to transform ambitious concepts into successful projects.
Arabian Business
04-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE entrepreneurs offered funding boost to cover startup and expansion costs
UAE entrepreneurs are being offered funding support to cover business startup and expansion costs. The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced the continuation of its existing funding programmes by offering new financial package to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi's priority sectors. KFED continues to accept applications for medium and long-term loans designed to fulfil the requirements of innovative business ventures in the UAE. Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development in the UAE The funding programmes include the Startup Funding Programme and the Scale-up Funding Programme for existing projects, aimed at enhancing the concept of innovation, improving competitiveness, and enabling sustainable success with transparency. These programmes also aim to strengthen the growth of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem in priority sectors, including: Healthcare Education Agricultural technology Information technology Communications Tourism Industry Innovative projects The Startup Funding Programme offers a loan that covers 80 per cent of the total project establishment costs, with easy terms and a repayment period of up to 84 months and a grace period of up to 24 months. The Scale-up Funding Programme for existing projects also offers a loan to support successful and stable SMEs whose owners wish to develop and expand them. The financial support provided by the loan covers up to 80 per cent of the total expansion costs. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of KFED, said: 'We are committed to empowering entrepreneurship within the community and contributing to the establishment of a more diverse and sustainable economic model. 'Through this move, we seek to design financial solutions that broaden our support for projects, especially SMEs, which serve as a key pillar for establishing a sustainable economic model and a primary driver for attracting investments and boosting the competitiveness of the national economy.' The Funding programmes serve as an effective tool for supporting startups and empowering entrepreneurship in the UAE. They play a vital role in driving the growth and sustainability of the national economy, as well as diversifying its sources, while also creating more job opportunities. They offer many facilities and support tools, including long-term, easy-to-manage loans, enabling borrowers to manage their financial commitments smoothly. In 2024, the fund delivered entrepreneurship training courses to 5,658 participants and group consulting sessions to 613 individuals to offer integrated support and expertise to business owners, paving the way to transform ambitious concepts into successful projects.
