The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance, has announced the selection of 20 innovative startups to join the 10th cohort of the Innovation Accelerator program. The initiative aims to promote innovation across key sectors of the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy.
Launched in 2018, the Innovation Accelerator empowers startups by offering:
- Extensive business networks,
- Access to investment opportunities,
- Mentorship and training by industry experts,
- And advanced tools and resources tailored to fuel business growth and expansion.
Fatma Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Finance and MBRIF Representative, stated:
“We proudly welcome the 10th cohort. These startups represent the future of innovation and were selected after a rigorous process to ensure alignment with national strategic goals. The cohort’s diversity demonstrates the program’s strength in attracting top-tier innovators locally and globally.“
She added:
The Accelerator is more than a support platform—it’s a transformation enabler. By providing access to the right tools and expert ecosystems, we help innovators unlock their full potential.“
List of selected startups in the 10th cohort includes:
Timber Exchange, Soshianest, Tapy, WonderTree, Hlthera, Ketrone, metalinX Gestify, iWarranty, Pixonal, Jadwelny, Rudiq, CorpoWid, eecrow, Revent, OpenFarming, i-ESG, Plantaform™, Enrichly, Infinite Minds Academy, and Jusoor Labs.
These startups span critical sectors such as AI, HealthTech, FinTech, LegalTech, AgriTech, EdTech, DataTech, Logistics, and Accessibility.
MBRIF also runs a Guarantee Scheme launched in 2016, enabling innovators to access funding without giving up equity, backed by the UAE government. The Accelerator Program, launched in December 2018, complements this support by offering world-class services to scale growth and unlock innovation capacity in line with the UAE’s future-focused economy.
