DIFC announces launch of its venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’

  • Date: 21-Mar-2023
  • Source: Emirates News Agency
  • Sector:Financial Markets
  • Country:UAE
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DIFC announces launch of its venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’

DUBAI, 21st March, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today officially announced the launch of its venture building programme, ‘DIFC Launchpad’. The initiative seeks to develop a strong venture building model that promotes the growth of innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the region.

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC, said that Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a global hub for innovation and FinTech and a major destination for talent and entrepreneurship. Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we seek to reinforce Dubai’s status as a leading platform for innovative ventures from around the world, and establish the city as the capital of the digital economy, Sheikh Maktoum said.

“The launch of ‘DIFC Launchpad’ is set to further attract innovative companies and enhance the emirate’s appeal as a city that supports business growth and success. The launch of the platform also serves as an important step towards realising the objectives of the