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6/23/25, 8:59 AM UAE UICCA and Ministry of Economy Showcase 10 Climate Tech Finalists in Circular Economy Launchpad - Tech News Middle East
circular economy—an approach that seeks to eliminate waste and regenerate natural systems by rethinking

how resources are used and reused.

More than 150 global applicants vied for a spot in the program. Ultimately, ten finalists were selected based
on the potential of their solutions to drive measurable climate impact. Their innovations span decentralized

composting, food waste recovery, circular desalination, textile upcycling, critical minerals recovery, and

industrial reuse.

Sheikha Shamma: Circularity as a Systemic Rethink

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, emphasized the

transformative power of circular innovation during her remarks at the showcase.

“True circularity challenges us to fundamentally rethink how our economy is designed—not just to reduce

waste, but to regenerate systems and create lasting value,” she said. “Through the UICCA Launchpad, we
are backing the innovators who are turning this vision into reality. Their work is not only transforming

industries but laying the groundwork for a future where sustainability and growth go hand in hand.”

She also praised the collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, which she noted amplifies the impact of the

program and provides a critical enabling environment for start-ups to thrive in the UAE.

Government Backing for Scalable Sustainability

Her Excellency Maria Hanif Alqassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies Sector at

the Ministry of Economy, underscored the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic

transformation.

“This initiative reflects the values we champion: cross-sector collaboration, support for scalable innovation,

and the advancement of sustainable economic models,” said Alqassim. “By uniting entrepreneurs, investors,

regulators, and industry leaders, the programme aims to reshape our economic systems to be restorative by
design.”

She reaffirmed the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to working alongside UICCA and private sector

stakeholders to ensure the longevity and scalability of these pioneering solutions.

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