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Top 17 companies in Investment

Readiness Acceleration Programme for

Women Entrepreneurs announced

Story by Khoder Nashar

• 4d • 3 min read

تاديسلل ةيبورولأا ةيعمجلا© Provided by Emirates News Agency (WAM)

DUBAI, 24th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Economy and the

European Women's Association (EWA) today announced the names of the top
17 companies in the Investment Readiness Acceleration Programme, launched
in March 2024.

The "Investment Readiness Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs"
aims to support the growth of women-led start-ups in the UAE, promote their
expansion into new economic sectors, provide them with the essential skills to
raise capital and investments, and support their communication with investors.

Seventeen companies out of 200 that applied for the programme were selected,
including eight that received financial support from investors interested in
creative ideas, projects, and innovations presented by those companies.

A committee of venture capital and private equity experts reviewed the top 17
projects.

The event also saw the announcement of the top three start-ups, which were
awarded cash prizes of AED200,000 for first place and AED100,000 each for
second and third place, from the GETVISION family office in recognition of their
achievements and investment potential.

The three top companies, were Zidyia, which specialises in creating educational
pathways for teachers and learners; Diagnio, which specialises in women's
health management, and The Food Engine, which reshapes agriculture with
sustainable practises. Five other companies founded by Emirati citizens and
expatriates will receive subsequent investment support of up to AED2 million.

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