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Khalifa Fund to showcase over 15 ventures

supporting SMEs at ‘Make it in the Emirates’

• Sunday, May 18, 2025 6:40 PM
• 3 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI,18th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is
showcasing more than fifteen impactful ventures supporting SMEs in the fourth edition of the ‘Make
it in the Emirates’.

KFED will present various strategic initiatives designed to support small and medium-sized
enterprises, paving the way for their sustainable growth and market expansion.

These include the ‘Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme’, which connects startups with key
buyers; the ‘SME Export Enablement Programme’ aiming to enhance SMEs’ global competitiveness;
the ‘SME Finance Facilitator Programme’, which addresses funding gaps through cutting-edge
banking solutions; as well as the ‘ICV Readiness Programme’, which empowers SMEs to meet ICV
standards and actively participate in government tenders, and the Light Manufacturing Accelerator.

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