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8/21/25, 11:18 AM UAE's Khalifa Fund Concludes Future Entrepreneur Programme for Youth Aged 6-18 - MENA Startup DIgest
A Journey from Idea to Marketplace

The program guided participants through a comprehensive journey, starting with intensive training for nearly 1,000 applicants.
From this group, 134 finalists were selected for a 3-day bootcamp where they developed 54 distinct projects across three main
tracks: Food & Beverage, Goods & Merchandise, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The
program culminated in a bustling marketplace where participants gained real-world experience selling their products and
services to over 350 visitors.

A Foundation for Future Builders

The bootcamp focused on applying skills in realistic scenarios, such as managing food stalls and marketing STEM products in a
simulated market environment. At the conclusion, the most promising projects were selected to join the “Future Builders
Launchpad,” a platform that provides ongoing financial and technical support to transform their ideas into established
businesses. This ensures a sustainable impact and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to empowering its next generation of
leaders.

Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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