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UAE launches TradeTech Accelerator

UAE launches TradeTech Accelerator

17 Oct 2024 22:03

DUBAI (WAM)

Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has officially launched a TradeTech
Accelerator, an innovative incubator designed to support startups developing advanced technology
solutions for use in the trade sector. Forming one of the key pillars of the TradeTech Initiative, which
was launched by the UAE in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Abu
Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the Accelerator will help nurture
enterprises and projects that will contribute to modernise and improve logistics, customs
procedures, trade finance and cross-border payments.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi launched the Accelerator during WEF’s Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils
2024, which took place between October 15-17, in Dubai. The event gathered more than 500
representatives of the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society from 80 countries to
shape a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. He also announced that Plug & Play, a
globally renowned innovation platform with extensive experience in nurturing startups, will be the
Accelerator’s official partner, providing mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and guidance to
the participating companies.

During his remarks, he also called for applications to the Accelerator, which is now open to
submissions from companies developing solutions that utilise artificial intelligence (AI) – which is

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