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part in the SusHi Tech Tokyo, showcasing innovations of five UAE startups and 11 companies under its Export Support
Program.

The SusHi Tech conference in Tokyo, running from May 8-10, brings together more than 50,000 attendees and over
500 global startups, encompassing fields including AI, architecture, health, food, energy, entertainment, Web3, space
and generative AI.

The high-profile event offers Emirati entrepreneurs a platform to interact with industry leaders and present their
innovative projects, as well as opportunities for business collaboration.

Among the participating projects are the Gracia group, a smart sustainable agriculture platform; and the Rafiq
application, an innovative platform that facilitates maintenance and decoration services.

Furthermore, three projects under the umbrella of KFED 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 are
taking part in the expo. They 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, 11 companies, which operate under the Khalifa Fund Export Support Program, will be promoted during the event.

Food Security

In a statement to Aletihad, the Gracia group highlighted its model as a comprehensive solution to global agricultural
challenges.

"Gracia was built to address the key problems facing agriculture worldwide." They said they follow a holistic model
shaped by change management and strategic leadership to support farmers from production planning to processing,
branding, and training. "It is designed to help them grow more, sell more, and earn more," the group said.

The group said it aims to expand globally by tailoring its model to each country's specific needs, while reinforcing food
security, education, and sustainability in line with the UAE's vision.

"Gracia is more than farming. We educate, promote health, support startups, and aim to reduce imports by creating
strategic plans for local production. This model fulfills the vision of our leaders to make the UAE a pioneer in
agriculture," the group said.

The Gracia group thanked Khalifa Fund for the opportunity and said events like SusHi Tech Tokyo offer valuable
insight and opportunities for future collaboration.

AI-powered Home Services

The team from the Rafiq application highlighted the central role of AI in enhancing customer experience and
operational success.

"AI plays a central role at Rafiq. Users can generate 3D interior renderings, receive instant quotes, and get matched

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