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8/4/25, 11:50 AM MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new generation - Middle East Business N…
MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of

Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new

generation

August 1, 2025

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Abu Dhabi – MAKE has launched its 5 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.

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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.

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said:
“We are proud to support Athath Fellowship 2025 as part of our commitment to fostering

entrepreneurial talent in the creative industries. This programme not only empowers young
designers with the tools and knowledge to thrive, but also aligns with our broader vision of

enabling sustainable, design-led enterprises that contribute to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position
as a global hub for knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.

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