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solutions that eliminate or repurpose waste across key industries. Applications are now open to
local, regional, and international start-ups, with the registration portal
live from 27 February 2025. Selected participants will gain access to tailored mentorship,
investor engagement opportunities, and a network of key industry stakeholders committed to
advancing sustainability-focused innovation.

UICCA invites all start-ups to submit their applications through the official application form:
https://forms.office.com/r/5G5fNZmiEp
Recognising the broader challenges that climate-tech start-ups face in scaling their solutions,
the Launchpad team also hosted a roundtable discussion at Investopia 2025 to present key
findings from the inaugural edition of the UICCA Policy Brief: Sustaining Start-ups – Bridging the
Financial Gap in the UAE Climate-Tech Ecosystem. The session, attended by
leaders from finance, corporate innovation, and technology sectors, examined the structural
funding challenges faced by climate-tech ventures as they transition from early-stage to growth-
stage operations.

The policy brief 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. Key recommendations from the discussion included
establishing dedicated scale-up funds, incentivising private investment in climate-tech
businesses, streamlining regulatory frameworks, and fostering stronger
regional market integration to unlock cross-border growth opportunities.
Download the full policy brief to explore these insights in detail: https://uicca.ae/resources/policy-
brief

UICCA remains committed to ensuring that its accelerator participants receive ongoing support
beyond the start-up phase, enabling them to navigate the complexities of scaling their
operations and achieving long-term impact.

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