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3/13/25, 1:19 PM Investopia 2025: UICCA, UAE Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle
challenges faced by climate-tech ventures as they transition from early-stage to growth-stage
operations.
The policy brief further identified a critical gap in growth-stage funding for climate-tech start-ups in
the UAE, where investment remains concentrated in fintech, health-tech, and e-commerce. It
highlighted that while early-stage support through incubators and accelerators is strong, many
climate-tech start-ups struggle to secure the capital needed to refine proof of concept, expand
operations, and enter new markets. Also, key recommendations from the discussion included
establishing dedicated scale-up funds, incentivizing private investment in climate-tech businesses,
streamlining regulatory frameworks, and driving stronger regional market integration to unlock
cross-border growth opportunities.

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