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be held from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition

Centre (ADNEC).

At the forum, 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 Program’, which connects

startups with key buyers; the ‘SME Export Enablement Program’ aiming to

enhance SMEs’ global competitiveness; the ‘SME Finance Facilitator

Program’, which addresses funding gaps through cutting-edge banking

solutions; as well as the ‘ICV Readiness Program’, 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’ platform to jointly develop prototype acceleration programs for

light manufacturing.

The launch of the ‘Light Manufacturing Accelerator’ program 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

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