MBRIF Selects 20 Startups for Innovation Accelerator Program
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has announced the selection of 20 startups for the 10th cohort of its Innovation Accelerator Program. Launched by the Ministry of Finance, the program aims to support the UAE's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Since its start in 2018, the MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has helped innovators scale their businesses across key sectors aligned with the UAE's National Innovation Strategy. Selected startups will receive mentorship, investment opportunities, expert training, and access to an extensive network of stakeholders. These resources are designed to accelerate growth and help startups achieve their expansion goals.
Fatima Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Finance, said the program is a vital catalyst for transformation. She emphasized its role in equipping startups with the tools needed to thrive and contribute to a knowledge-based economy.
The 10th cohort includes a variety of companies such as Timber Exchange, Soshianest, Tapy, WonderTree, Hlthera, and Ketrone. Others are Gestify, iWarranty, Pixonal, Jadwelny, Rudiq, Corpowid, eecrow, Revent, Openfarming, i-ESG, Plantaform, Enrichly, Infinite Minds, and Jusoor Labs.
With nine successful cohorts completed, MBRIF continues to play a central role in advancing innovation and supporting the UAE's economic diversification.
• MBRIF announced 20 startups in the 10th Innovation Accelerator cohort• The program offers mentorship, investment, and expert training
• Selected startups span sectors like AI, healthcare, and digital platforms
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