Khalifa Fund’s 'Future Entrepreneur' Program to Empower Youth in Abu Dhabi

04 Jul 2025 CW Team

The program is expected to engage 5,000 participants, developing 2,500 entrepreneurial projects and 1,000 small ventures through the ‘Future Entrepreneurs Permit’ initiative, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). This initiative is designed to nurture exceptional young entrepreneurs based on creativity, performance, and problem-solving abilities, focusing on those who can make a long-term impact on Abu Dhabi’s economic growth.

Participants will have the chance to innovate, create, and market products and services in a real-world environment. With expert mentorship and feedback, they will advance to the idea pitching stage, where they can present their products in a marketplace setting, compete for awards, and showcase their solutions. The training camp will cover various fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), along with the pre-owned goods market and food and beverage kiosks. A stringent evaluation process will identify top talents, who will then join the 'Builders of Future Launchpad.'

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said, “The Future Entrepreneur program reflects our leadership’s vision to foster young talents. It aims to empower youth and promote a culture of innovation, which is crucial for the diversification and growth of the national economy. This initiative provides the perfect ecosystem for young people to turn their aspirations into successful entrepreneurial ventures.”

The program will commence with an opening ceremony at the "Nabd Al Falah" Center in Al Falah City. Participants will register and choose their preferred pathway under the ‘Inventor’ or ‘Trader’ categories, followed by a two-week summer camp focused on pricing and brand development. The entire program spans four weeks, with participants gaining practical knowledge in areas such as idea generation, prototype development, budget planning, digital tools, and storytelling.

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The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) will launch the 'Future Entrepreneur' program on July 4, 2025, to develop entrepreneurship skills among youth aged 6 to 18. The program aims to cultivate innovation, impart financial management skills, and build a new generation of national entrepreneurs, all under expert guidance in a practical setting.The program is expected to engage 5,000 participants, developing 2,500 entrepreneurial projects and 1,000 small ventures through the ‘Future Entrepreneurs Permit’ initiative, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). This initiative is designed to nurture exceptional young entrepreneurs based on creativity, performance, and problem-solving abilities, focusing on those who can make a long-term impact on Abu Dhabi’s economic growth.Participants will have the chance to innovate, create, and market products and services in a real-world environment. With expert mentorship and feedback, they will advance to the idea pitching stage, where they can present their products in a marketplace setting, compete for awards, and showcase their solutions. The training camp will cover various fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), along with the pre-owned goods market and food and beverage kiosks. A stringent evaluation process will identify top talents, who will then join the 'Builders of Future Launchpad.'Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said, “The Future Entrepreneur program reflects our leadership’s vision to foster young talents. It aims to empower youth and promote a culture of innovation, which is crucial for the diversification and growth of the national economy. This initiative provides the perfect ecosystem for young people to turn their aspirations into successful entrepreneurial ventures.”The program will commence with an opening ceremony at the Nabd Al Falah Center in Al Falah City. Participants will register and choose their preferred pathway under the ‘Inventor’ or ‘Trader’ categories, followed by a two-week summer camp focused on pricing and brand development. The entire program spans four weeks, with participants gaining practical knowledge in areas such as idea generation, prototype development, budget planning, digital tools, and storytelling.

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