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8/21/25, 11:19 AM Khalifa Fund trains youth in the first Future Entrepreneur program
To Achieve These Objectives, The Khalifa Fund Designed A Framework That Combined Classroom-Style Learning With Practical
Experiences. This Allowed Participants To Go Beyond Theory And Practice What It Takes To Become An Entrepreneur.
Impressive Response From Young Participants

The Program Attracted Over 1,000 Applications From Enthusiastic Children And Teenagers Across The UAE. Out Of These, 948
Students Were Invited To Join A Training Course Focused On Two Core Areas:

Financial Literacy – Teaching How Money Works, How Businesses Earn Profits, And How To Keep Accounts.
Entrepreneurship Basics – Helping Students Understand How To Build A Business Idea, Test It, And Bring It To Life.
Following This Stage, Participants Joined An Interactive Workshop Where Their Ideas Were Assessed For Creativity, Originality, And
Feasibility. From Here, 134 Young Students Were Selected To Advance Into The Program’s Final Stage – An Exciting Three-Day
Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp Experience

The Bootcamp Was The Heart Of The Future Entrepreneur Programme. Here, Students Were Grouped Into Teams And Guided By
Experts To Develop Their Business Ideas Further. They Worked Across Three Key Pathways:

1. Food And Beverage (F&B) Sector
25 Projects Led By 70 Students.

Ideas Included New Snack Stalls, Creative Drinks, And Small Restaurant-Style Concepts.
2. Goods And Merchandise

16 Projects Led By 33 Students.
These Projects Included Selling Crafts, Clothing, And Useful Products.

3. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics)
13 Projects Led By 30 Students.

Ideas Here Were Focused On Robotics, Tech-Based Solutions, And Science-Inspired Products.
In Total, The Bootcamp Produced 54 Projects Led By Bright And Motivated Students.

Real-World Marketplace Showcase
One Of The Most Exciting Elements Of The Program Was The Marketplace Experience. The Young Participants Were Given The
Chance To Sell Their Products And Services Directly To Over 350 Attendees.

This Real-World Setting Allowed Students To Test Their Ideas, Interact With Customers, And Learn How Business Works In
Practice. They Faced The Challenge Of Explaining Their Product, Marketing It, Handling Money, And Competing With Others —
Just Like In A Real Market.

After This Showcase, A Judging Panel Reviewed All The Projects. Each Project Was Evaluated Based On Creativity, Innovation,
And Commercial Potential. This Experience Gave Participants A Taste Of Real Competition And The Process Of Pitching Ideas To
Decision-Makers.
A Platform For The Future

At The End Of The Program, The Best Projects Were Chosen To Enter The Future Builders Launchpad. This Phase Is Designed To
Support The Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs By Providing:
Financial Assistance To Help Bring Ideas Into Reality.

Technical Support Such As Mentorship, Guidance, And Resources.
Ongoing Mentorship Programs To Ensure Participants Stay On The Right Track Even After The Program Ends.

This Approach Ensures That Students Don’t Just Stop At The Idea Stage, But Continue To Build Real Businesses With Long-Term
Potential.

Leaders Speak About The Programme
Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri CEO Of The Khalifa Fund, Highlighted The Importance Of This Program, Stating:

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