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Over the course of three months, the participating companies underwent an intensive
acceleration process involving expert mentorship, skill development, and strategic
engagement with UAE-based stakeholders to prepare them for scaling their operations locally.

H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA,
highlighted the importance of reimagining the economy to be not only waste-reducing but
regenerative, stating, “The innovators in this cycle are helping to redefine industry norms and
build a future where sustainability drives long-term value. Our partnership with the Ministry of
Economy strengthens our ability to an ecosystem in which these climate solutions can thrive.”

Maria Hanif Alqassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies at the
Ministry of Economy, expressed the Ministry’s commitment to the initiative, emphasizing the
importance of fostering collaboration across sectors to scale sustainable business models.
“Through this programme, we aim to bring together innovators, investors, regulators, and
industry leaders to design an economy that restores and regenerates by default.”

The start-ups featured in this cohort were Altera, Cauli, Circa Biotech, Desolenator, Excess
Material Exchange, Food with Benefits, Novasensa, Terrax, The Waste Lab, and Yellow
Octopus: Circular Solutions. They presented their innovations to a diverse audience of
investors, policymakers, and sustainability advocates from across the UAE.

UICCA announced that future Launchpad cycles will focus on carbon reduction technologies
and climate adaptation, aligning with the UAE’s ambition to position itself as a leading hub for
global climate innovation.

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