KFED showcases the success of seven beneficiary SMEs across the manufacturing and technology sectors
This participation reflects KFED’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, empower startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and make meaningful inroads in advancing the industrial sector and boosting its competitiveness.
Through a range of evolving programmes, initiatives, and strategic partnerships showcased during the event, KFED reaffirms its commitment to deliver effective programs that empower national ventures and connect them with growth opportunities in local and international markets.
Diverse industries
As part of its participation, KFED is highlighting the success of seven participating Emirati SMEs operating across diverse industries, including agricultural technology, artificial intelligence in healthcare, machinery and equipment manufacturing, distribution and supply chains, and food and beverage processing and manufacturing, reflecting the limitless diversity and competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial base
From enrolment in the Fund’s membership program and all the way to scaling and realizing results; the Fund’s “We Listen” service, which provides personalized, case-specific one-on-one advisory sessions for entrepreneurs and SMEs; and the “Funding on the Spot” initiative, which enables entrepreneurs to apply for funding directly during the event through instant eligibility assessment, direct advice support, and preliminary approvals for qualifying projects.
“By focusing on strengthening partnerships with public and private sectors, as well as academic institutions, we unlock the true potential, broaden avenues and provide meaningful support to transform SMEs into competitive businesses capable of actively contributing to the UAE’s industrial economy,” stressed HE Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development.
Innovative ideas
KFED will also showcase the ‘Light Manufacturing Accelerator’, a program designed to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable products through a comprehensive support framework that includes funding, technical enablement, and connections to supply chains and industrial partners.
As part of its efforts to strengthen collaboration and further develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem, KFED will sign five strategic MoUs during the event with leading public and private sector entities, a press communication concluded.
