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3/19/25, 1:51 PM Future100 initiative discusses fostering innovation in tech and sustainable ventures and enhancing UAE's entrepreneurial ecosyste…
24-7 Press Release March 01, 2025 at 03:00 AM EST
The number of startup applications in the sustainability and environmental sectors grew by 43%
under the Future100 initiative
ABU DHABI, UAE, March 01, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Future100 initiative reaffirmed its
commitment to accelerating the growth of SMEs in future economy sectors in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE), fostering a comprehensive investment ecosystem aligned with technological
advancements, and enhancing economic growth opportunities. This commitment aims to drive a
transformative shift in the UAE's economy and solidify the country's position as a global hub for
innovation and entrepreneurship.
It was highlighted during the initiative's panel sessions held recently, attended by H.E. Alia bint
Abdullah Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al
Roumi, UAE Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; along with a diverse
group of entrepreneurs, startups, investment funds, business incubators and accelerators, and
global companies specializing in technology and innovation.
These discussions took place as part of Investopia 2025, held under the patronage of H.H.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and
Chairman of the Presidential Court.
The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 distinguished speakers including ministers, senior
officials, and industry experts. Discussions revolved around key topics such as artificial
intelligence, emerging technologies, tech-driven entrepreneurship, the future of SMEs, innovative
investment strategies, the role of innovation and technology in financial models, and mechanisms
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