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Khalifa Fund Showcases Over 15 Ventures Supporting

SMEs At Make It In The Emirates Forum

By OneArabia
Published: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 19:28 [GST]

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is highlighting over fifteen significant projects
aiding SMEs at the fourth ‘Make it in the Emirates’ event. KFED will introduce several strategic
initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, facilitating their sustainable
growth and market expansion.

These initiatives include the ‘Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme’, which links startups with
major buyers, and the ‘SME Export Enablement Programme’, designed to boost SMEs' global
competitiveness. Additionally, the ‘SME Finance Facilitator Programme’ addresses funding gaps
with innovative banking solutions, while the ‘ICV Readiness Programme’ helps SMEs meet ICV
standards to participate in government tenders.

The forum will also see the signing of three key strategic agreements by Khalifa Fund. One
agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) aims to support UAE
entrepreneurs and innovators in the industrial sector. Another agreement with the ‘Make’ forum
focuses on developing prototype acceleration programs for light manufacturing.

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