ADIO-backed Access Abu Dhabi collaborates with Halcyon, U.S. State Department to host mission-driven startups ahead of COP28

ADIO-backed Access Abu Dhabi collaborates with Halcyon, U.S. State Department to host mission-driven startups ahead of COP28

ABU DHABI, 21st March, 2023 (WAM) -- Halcyon, a Washington DC-based incubator, concluded a week-long programme in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a programme supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), with a cohort of 28 founders representing the region’s most promising impact-driven businesses. The Access Abu Dhabi is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.

This year’s cohort marks the second year of Halcyon’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fellowship, which brings together founders from across the region for skills building and networking. This two-year programme has been conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of Leana and Marc Katz.

Halcyon’s 2023 MENA Fellows, from seven countries across the region, are bringing innovative solutions to market for a wide range of issues, from clean water and affordable medical devices to sustainable food systems, and access to education for disabled students. They join Halcyon’s network of over 300 fellows from around the world solving 21st century challenges through impact-driven business.

Highlights of the Abu Dhabi visit included a mentorship session hosted at ADIO, where the Halcyon’s 2023