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It follows a comprehensive process to select exceptional young entrepreneurs based on their
eligibility, thinking methodology, creativity and performance. It mainly focuses on innovative
problem-solvers and young individuals with the capability to make a long-term impact on Abu
Dhabi’s economic ecosystem.

The programme aims to support participants within certain age groups to innovate, develop and sell
products and services in a realistic environment. Through this programme, participants will receive
expert guidance and feedback, helping them reach an idea pitching stage, where they can
showcase products and services in a marketplace to promote and sell them and win awards.

The training camp, under the programme, enables participants to apply their acquired skills in real
markets across various key fields, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) fields, pre-owned goods market and food and beverage kiosks.

The camp will also include a stringent evaluation system to recognise exceptional talents and
qualify them to be part of ‘Builders of Future Launchpad.’
Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said, “The Future
Entrepreneur programme is a testament to our wise leadership’s progressive vision to support
young talents, investing in programmes to make them future leaders. Through this initiative, we aim
to foster a culture of innovation among youth and reinforce national entrepreneurship, which is one
of the key pillars of national economy and a driver of its sustainable growth and diversification.
Furthermore, we seek to offer an enabling ecosystem to transform the aspirations of the
participants into success stories at the beginning stage itself, allowing them to grow as successful
entrepreneurs and create a lasting impact across Abu Dhabi’s major sectors.”
The initiative is going to start with an opening ceremony, in "Nabd Al Falah" Center in Al Falah City,
offering participants an opportunity to register and select their preferred pathway under the
‘Inventor’ or ‘Trader’ categories.
The selected participants can then engage in a two-week summer camp and gain practical
knowledge in pricing and brand development.

The programme will extend over a four-week period beginning mid-July, with two extensive study
days per week. It seeks to nurture skills of young individuals in areas of idea generation, prototype
development, budget planning, storytelling and digital tools.

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