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8/26/24, 3:18 PM PRESSR: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an announces its latest social incubator cohort: Entrepreneurship For Social Im…
Start-ups can apply for the programme if their business is aimed at addressing

priorities including People of Determination; Senior Citizens Services; Youth

Rehabilitation and Support Services; Blue Collar Workers Wellbeing; Domestic
Violence Victim Support and Advocacy Services; Individual Reintegration and

Rehabilitation, and Economic Empowerment.

The latest cohort is open to all nationalities and ages to encourage a diverse

and inclusive range of founders and innovators who will receive comprehensive

support packages to elevate their social enterprises.

Designed to provide opportunities for businesses to bring their business ideas to

life, the Ma’an Social Incubator will support 30 promising start-ups in the
upcoming cohorts and provide them with resources for networking and

mentorship. This will create a dynamic work environment built on collaboration

and critical thinking in which businesses can thrive.

"To support the latest Social Incubator cohorts, Majra – the National CSR Fund –

has certified the program with the 'Verified Sustainable Impact Project Stamp.'

This recognition highlights the project's alignment with the UAE’s national

priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals."

Salma Gharama, Social Entrepreneurship Division Director - The Authority of

Social Contribution - Ma’an, said: “Ma’an Social Incubator is designed to support
the next generation of entrepreneurs and amplify forward-thinking solutions

addressing social priorities. Through this transformative programme, the

Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an seeks to empower entrepreneurs and

social startups with the tools, resources and support to implement their ideas.”

“The programme enables entrepreneurs to grow their business while creating a

sustainable impact on the social sector economy and contribution to fostering
knowledge sharing across the Abu Dhabi community.”

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