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8/21/25, 11:17 AM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development’s Future Entrepreneur programme fosters entrepreneurial skills among youth aged 6-18 -…
building a new generation of Emirati entrepreneurs using tools for excellence in a practical environment under the

guidance of a committee of experts.

The Future Entrepreneur Programme attracted applications from more than 1,000 individuals, with 948 invited to take

part in a training focused on financial literacy and the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Following the training,
participants joined an interactive workshop aimed at identifying the most promising ideas. Out of the invited applicants

in the training, 134 youth were selected for a final three-day bootcamp.

During the bootcamp, participants developed their business ideas across three main pathways. These included 25

projects involving 70 students in the food and beverage sector, 16 projects with 33 students focusing on goods and

merchandise, and 13 projects featuring 30 students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

The 54 projects also participated in a marketplace where they had the chance to live a real-world experience and sell
their products and services to more than 350 attendees. The programme concluded with a marketplace showcase,

where participants presented their products and services before a judging panel that evaluated each project based on

creativity and commercial viability.

Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “The Future Entrepreneur programme

is a key pillar in supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision to promote entrepreneurship among young people. Our goal is to
establish a culture of innovation among youth and equip them to start ventures that support the diversification and

sustainability of the national economy."

She added: "The programme’s results demonstrate the strong enthusiasm of the younger generation to turn their

ideas into impactful projects, and also affirm the success of our approach, which combines theoretical knowledge and

practical application.”

The programme took place in Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub in Al Falah City, offering participants an opportunity to

register and select their preferred pathway under the Inventor or Trader categories.

The training camp implemented a comprehensive framework for identifying promising talent, using criteria such as
innovation and problem-solving skills. Participants received expert guidance across different phases of the

programme.

The camp emphasised practical learning by allowing youth to apply their skills in real-world scenarios such as

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