Ghadan 21, is Abu Dhabi’s AED 50 billion accelerator programme, launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
- Investing in Business – Flexible licensing, incentive packages, reduced tariffs and de-regulation initiatives to make doing business in Abu Dhabi easier and more attractive.
- Investing in Innovation – A global hub for research and innovation, Abu Dhabi is investing in ideas and knowledge for a tech-enabled future through grants, incentives and partnerships under Ghadan 21.
- Investing in People – From developing education to social support and incubator programmes,
Abu Dhabi champions inclusive communities and equips its people with skills and opportunities.
ADQ is an investment management company based in Abu Dhabi that holds a broad portfolio of major
enterprises spanning a range of sectors. It provides direct and indirect investment to innovative companies to support their growth and that of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating
sustainable financial returns for the government of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala’s portfolio spans five continents with interests in multiple sectors including aerospace, ICT, semiconductors, renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, healthcare and medical technology.
Mubadala is a trusted partner, an engaged shareholder and a responsible global company that is committed to world-class standards of governance.
Federally, the UAE invests approximately USD 3 billion every year in innovation, supporting individuals and businesses in driving new ideas and creative thinking to solve significant challenges in the region and around the world.
The National Innovation Strategy (NIS) is mandated to ensure a culture of innovation is embedded among individuals, companies and the government. It primarily focuses on priority sectors that will drive future innovation.
ADIO’s Innovation Programme provides incentives to innovative businesses within high-growth areas including Financial Services, Tourism, AgTech, Information Communications & Technology (ICT) and Health Services & Biopharma, among others.
The programme includes AED 2 billion (USD 545 million) of globally competitive financial as well as non-financial incentives providing support to innovative businesses. It allows forwarding-thinking investors to grow and deliver impactful ideas that have the potential to benefit the region and the world.
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