ALDAR launches second cycle of ‘Manassah’ entrepreneurship programme

ALDAR launches second cycle of ‘Manassah’ entrepreneurship programme

Winners of Manassah 2.0 will receive financial contributions worth up to AED 1 Million including a space at an Aldar retail destination. In addition, retail tech startups will benefit from opportunities to pilot their solutions with Aldar Properties.Manassah 2.0 is receiving submissions until 22nd May across two main categories: Retail SMEs such as cafes, restaurants, services and sustainable solutions, and Retail Tech such as e-commerce and sustainability-focused tech applications.Alongside the Manassah incubator, Aldar is launching an exclusive youth-focused initiative through its Aldar Academies. Manassah Youth will develop the next generation of regional entrepreneurs through a dedicated training programme focused on finding solutions to complex problems and turning concepts into viable commercial strategies. Further, this edition of Manassah also brings together the Ministry of Culture & Youth, Khalifa Fund, the Department of Community Development, and the Brinc accelerator as partners that will empower startups with network access, and business advancement opportunities.Commenting on the second round of the competition, Sheikha Alia Khalid Al Qassimi, Deputy Under-Secretary for the Cultural and Creative Industries Sector, Ministry of Culture and Youth, said that the Ministry was delighted to extend its support, particularly in light of the importance given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in