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5/9/25, 2:08 PM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development showcases innovations of projects and local startups at SusHi Tech Tokyo conference

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development will participate at the SusHi Tech Tokyo
conference, highlighting innovations of five sponsored-projects.

As part of Abu Dhabi’s economic delegation to Japan from 8-10 May 2025, Khalifa Fund’s
participating projects in SusHi Tech Tokyo include the Gracia group, which represents a leading
model in smart and sustainable agriculture in the UAE, and the Rafiq application, an innovative
platform that facilitates maintenance and decoration services, in addition to three projects three
startups under the umbrella of Khalifa Fund, that excelled during the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise
Development competition as part of the events of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week in
December 2024. These projects include Hyvego, a leader in biotechnology and climate
technology, Nutrigenix, which operates in the field of nutrition, and Viai Tech, which focuses on
developing sports tools and applications using AI technologies. Also eleven companies will be
promoted under the Khalifa Fund Export Support Program.
The participation at the event aims to showcase the innovative projects of the participating
members and enhance opportunities for business collaboration, knowledge exchange and
technology transfer. It provides a platform for Abu Dhabi’s prominent figures in technology and
entrepreneurship to share their innovations and exchange knowledge and experiences with
their global peers, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global hub for innovation and
entrepreneurship.
Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “Abu
Dhabi’s participation in this prestigious conference demonstrates the astute leadership's
dedication to utilising the most recent developments in this area and strengthening the UAE's
standing as a worldwide centre for digital innovation. A component of Abu Dhabi's vision to
develop an economy based on the innovation, is the Khalifa Fund's backing of initiatives that
develop and adopt advanced technologies. Additionally, the conference offers a significant
opportunity to increase collaborations with international firms that specialise in cutting-edge
technologies.”
More than 50,000 people from across the world will attend the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference,
which includes more than 500 start-ups. Numerous businesses that depend on the newest
advancements in AI technologies and breakthroughs from a variety of industries, including
architecture, food, health, finance, energy, sports, entertainment, space, web3, and generative
AI, are also drawn to the event. Emirati business owners now have the chance to network with
influential figures in the sector and exhibit their proposals on a global platform.

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