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5/19/25, 11:03 AM ADNEC Group gears up for ‘Make it in the Emirates 2025’ in Abu Dhabi
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.

The forum will facilitate the signing of Khalifa Fund’s three key strategic agreements, including one
with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), to support the UAE’s entrepreneurs
and innovators in the industrial sector.

In addition, an agreement will be signed with the ‘Make’ forum to jointly develop prototype
acceleration programs for light manufacturing. The launch of the ‘Light Manufacturing Accelerator’
programme is a part of KFED’s broader efforts to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, by
nurturing a comprehensive ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, manufacturers, government
entities and industry partners.

The initiative also aims to streamline regulatory processes and facilitate access to supply chain
opportunities.

In addition, an agreement will be signed with Khalifa University to foster innovation and
entrepreneurship while supporting the growth of startups and SMEs across the country. This
partnership leverages the shared expertise of both entities to create an integrated ecosystem that
supports entrepreneurs, researchers and students by providing them with the necessary resources,
knowledge and funding to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.

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