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6/20/25, 8:47 AM In partnership with UAE Ministry of Economy, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators presents 10 finalists at Launchpad’s …

In partnership with UAE Ministry of

Economy, UAE Independent Climate

Change Accelerators presents 10

finalists at Launchpad’s Circular

Economy Cycle event

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Ten climate tech start-ups have presented pioneering circular economy solutions at the showcase event for the
latest Circular Economy Cycle of the Launchpad, hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Economy by UAE
Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA).

The UICCA Launchpad is designed to fast-track the growth of climate tech start-ups by providing access to
funding, market opportunities, mentorship, and policy guidance. Each cycle targets a critical area of climate
action, with this edition dedicated to advancing circular economy solutions that eliminate or repurpose waste
across key sectors, such as food, water, energy, and infrastructure.

The ten participating companies were selected from over 150 global applicants based on the potential of their
climate technologies. These include solutions in decentralised composting, textile upcycling, critical minerals
recovery, industrial reuse, food waste management, and circular desalination. The showcase marked the
culmination of an intensive three-month accelerator, during which the participants received expert mentorship,
training, and stakeholder engagement opportunities intended to help them scale their solutions in the UAE.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, said: “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. 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. Partnering with the Ministry of Economy allows us to amplify this
impact and build the enabling environment needed for these solutions to thrive.”

Her Excellency Maria Hanif Alqassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies Sector at the
Ministry of Economy, said: “The Ministry of Economy is proud to serve as the official government partner of the
UICCA Circular Economy Launchpad Programme. This initiative reflects the values we champion: cross-sector
collaboration, support for scalable innovation, and the advancement of sustainable economic models. By uniting

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