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8/4/25, 11:49 AM MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new generation

MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship
2025 to empower the new generation

01 August 2025, Abu Dhabi – MAKE has launched its 5th cohort of the Athath Fellowship 2025, in partnership with
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, inviting all next-gen aspiring furniture entrepreneurs to reimagine the world
of furniture design. The application call, launched last month, welcomed those who view furniture as a functional
design, and the selected applicants are interviewed in June 2025. Every phase of the programme is dedicated to
unraveling unique skills and visionary ideas.

Hosted by MAKE at their facility in Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, from July to 11 October 2025, the programme is
structured in three distinct phases and will combine 8 training -sessions to equip aspiring creatives in furniture design
with the tools to launch and grow their businesses. From shifting the mindset to entrepreneurial thinking, to mastering
the Business Model Canvas, operational planning, pricing, branding, and digital marketing, each session offers
practical insights led by industry experts. The programme also covers growth strategies and the essentials of setting
up a business legally in the UAE.This year's edition is supported by Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, whose
mission aligns with the fellowship's goal of empowering emerging entrepreneurs and building a dynamic, innovation-
driven ecosystem. This edition will bring together a new generation of talents committed to shaping the regional
dialogue on aesthetics, functionality, and innovation in modern furniture design. Khalifa Fund's support also
emphasises the fellowship's commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering commercially sustainable design
practices in the UAE.

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