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6/20/25, 8:50 AM UICCA Launchpad Presents Circular Economy Cohort At Showcase Event In Partnership With Ministry Of Economy | Pakistan Point
H.H. 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.”

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 entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and industry leaders, the programme aims to
reshape our economic systems to be restorative by design. We look forward to working closely
with UICCA, the private sector, and all stakeholders to turn this vision into reality.”
The Circular Economy Cycle cohort included: Altera, Cauli, Circa Biotech, Desolenator, Excess
Material Exchange, Food with Benefits, Novasensa, Terrax, The Waste Lab, and Yellow
Octopus: Circular Solutions. These companies delivered live presentations to an audience of
investors, policy stakeholders, and sustainability leaders from across the UAE.

The UICCA Launchpad will continue with upcoming cycles focused on carbon solutions and
climate adaptation, further contributing to the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for climate
innovation.

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