Ma’an introduces 12 new social start-ups

Ma’an introduces 12 new social start-ups

- Under the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship for Social Good’, the 6th Cohort developed innovative solutions in the financial literacy and education technology (EdTech) sectors

- Social entrepreneurs are helping develop strong, active, and connected communities and the growth and the diversification of the UAE economy

- By bringing the community together to enable entrepreneurs and innovators to address social priorities, Ma'an is fulfilling its strategic goal of supporting a strong 'third sector'

Abu Dhabi: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an today, marked the completion of Ma’an Social Incubator’s (MSI) 6th Cohort and first of 2022, with 12 participating start-ups that have developed their business ideas within the Incubator. The 6th Cohort was organised as part of the strategic partnership between Ma’an and startAD, the business accelerator based at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Under the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship for Social Good’, the 6th Cohort helped empower and equip these social entrepreneurs in the development of innovative solutions applicable to the financial literacy and education technology (EdTech) sectors. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development and H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, the Director General of Ma’an.

Twice a year, MSI selects promising start-ups and provides them with