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ECONOMY & POLICY
Khalifa Fund’s 'Future Entrepreneur' Program

to Empower Youth in Abu Dhabi

04 Jul 2025 2 Min Read CW Team
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) will launch the 'Future Entrepreneur' program
on July 4, 2025, to develop entrepreneurship skills among youth aged 6 to 18. The program aims to
cultivate innovation, impart financial management skills, and build a new generation of national
entrepreneurs, all under expert guidance in a practical setting.

The program is expected to engage 5,000 participants, developing 2,500 entrepreneurial projects
and 1,000 small ventures through the ‘Future Entrepreneurs Permit’ initiative, which is part of the
Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
(ADDED). This initiative is designed to nurture exceptional young entrepreneurs based on creativity,
performance, and problem-solving abilities, focusing on those who can make a long-term impact on
Abu Dhabi’s economic growth.

Participants will have the chance to innovate, create, and market products and services in a real-
world environment. With expert mentorship and feedback, they will advance to the idea pitching
stage, where they can present their products in a marketplace setting, compete for awards, and
showcase their solutions. The training camp will cover various fields, including science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), along with the pre-owned goods market and food and
beverage kiosks. A stringent evaluation process will identify top talents, who will then join the
'Builders of Future Launchpad.'

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said, “The
Future Entrepreneur program reflects our leadership’s vision to foster young talents. It aims to
empower youth and promote a culture of innovation, which is crucial for the diversification and
growth of the national economy. This initiative provides the perfect ecosystem for young people to
turn their aspirations into successful entrepreneurial ventures.”

The program will commence with an opening ceremony at the "Nabd Al Falah" Center in Al Falah
City. Participants will register and choose their preferred pathway under the ‘Inventor’ or ‘Trader’
categories, followed by a two-week summer camp focused on pricing and brand development. The
entire program spans four weeks, with participants gaining practical knowledge in areas such as
idea generation, prototype development, budget planning, digital tools, and storytelling.

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