MBRIF welcomes 18 Innovative Businesses to Innovation Accelerator Program

  • Date: 14-Nov-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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MBRIF welcomes 18 Innovative Businesses to Innovation Accelerator Program

- The cohort comprises innovators who have made significant developments across key sectors identified by the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy

Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has selected 18 members to join the latest cohort of its Accelerator Program.

The MBRIF Innovation Accelerator program is a unique offering focused on innovation and collaboration that provides world-class services and coaching to member companies to accelerate their business, elevate capabilities, unlock value and achieve scale. The program, aligned with the National Innovation Strategy of the UAE, aims to enhance growth potential of innovative businesses shaping the future of the UAE’s economy.

Commenting on the announcement, Fatima Al Naqbi, Chief Innovation Officer at Ministry of Finance and MBRIF representative said: "The 6th cohort of the MBRIF IA program has attracted applications from around the world as innovators compete for access to our tailored solutions, expert mentorship, meaningful connections and financial facilitation.

“The selected members go through an incredibly stringent selection process where elements of innovation, leadership, UAE market potential and social impact on the UAE are judged upon by a committee of market experts. Our continued success in attracting top