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Al Etihad
19-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
In partnership with UAE Ministry of Economy, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators presents 10 finalists at Launchpad's Circular Economy Cycle event
19 June 2025 13:19 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Ten climate tech start-ups have presented pioneering circular economy solutions at the showcase event for the latest Circular Economy Cycle of the Launchpad, hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Economy by UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA).The UICCA Launchpad is designed to fast-track the growth of climate tech start-ups by providing access to funding, market opportunities, mentorship, and policy guidance. Each cycle targets a critical area of climate action, with this edition dedicated to advancing circular economy solutions that eliminate or repurpose waste across key sectors, such as food, water, energy, and ten participating companies were selected from over 150 global applicants based on the potential of their climate technologies. These include solutions in decentralised composting, textile upcycling, critical minerals recovery, industrial reuse, food waste management, and circular desalination. The showcase marked the culmination of an intensive three-month accelerator, during which the participants received expert mentorship, training, and stakeholder engagement opportunities intended to help them scale their solutions in the and CEO of UICCA, Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, 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.'Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies Sector at the Ministry of Economy, Her Excellency Maria Hanif Alqassim, 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 finalists 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, continuing to support the UAE's growth as a global hub for climate innovation.
Hi Dubai
03-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UICCA and UAE Ministry of Economy Collaborate to Propel Circular Economy Initiatives
The UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and the UAE Ministry of Economy (MOEC) have joined forces to advance the circular economy through a strategic agreement signed at Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The partnership establishes a framework to foster innovation and entrepreneurship via the Circular Economy Cycle of the UICCA Launchpad Programme. The collaboration aims to drive sustainable economic growth by empowering climate-focused start-ups. Under the agreement, MOEC will promote the accelerator, engage investors, and enhance regulatory alignment to bolster market access for green technologies. Witnessed by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, and Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, the signing marks a significant step in supporting the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031. Sheikha Shamma highlighted that the initiative will provide a dedicated platform for entrepreneurs to scale climate solutions, addressing resource depletion and climate change. Meanwhile, Bin Touq reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to adopting circular economy principles across key sectors, including manufacturing, food, infrastructure, and transportation. The Circular Economy Cycle of the UICCA Launchpad Programme will officially launch in May 2025, offering zero-equity, market-access support to early-stage ventures. Applications are now open to local, regional, and international start-ups, with the registration portal live from 27 February 2025. UICCA also unveiled findings from its inaugural policy brief on the financial challenges faced by climate-tech start-ups. The report calls for dedicated scale-up funds, streamlined regulations, and cross-border market integration to bridge the growth-stage funding gap in the UAE's climate-tech ecosystem. For applications and policy brief details, visit UICCA Launchpad and UICCA Resources. News Source: Emirates News Agency
