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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development signs

agreement with Inovartic Investment to support

startups in UAE gaming sector

04/06/2025

Abu Dhabi, 03 June 2025 - Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has entered into a strategic
agreement with the Inovartic Investment to enhance bilateral cooperation and support startups in the gaming

sector in the UAE.
At the centre of this agreement is a comprehensive framework designed to support early-stage gaming

enterprises by offering incubation services, specialised training programs, and financial support. These
initiatives will help developers design, build, and successfully bring to market original gaming content.

Additionally, the agreement will deliver capacity-building programs to enhance expertise in areas such as
game design and storytelling, in line with international best practices. A significant emphasis will also be

placed on developing culturally inspired intellectual property that highlights Emirati heritage through authentic
narratives, further supplementing the gaming sector with local content.
To further accelerate innovation, the collaboration will focus on streamlining the commercialisation of gaming

prototypes, enhancing investor pitch strategies, and improving pathways for successful launch of products in
the market. Additionally, the agreement will pave the way for joint events and exhibitions that will showcase

local talent and groundbreaking projects, increasing their visibility and impact on a larger scale.
Mouza Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “This partnership represents a

significant milestone in our commitment to supporting and empowering Emirati entrepreneurs within the

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