- Dubai SME launches Founders of Tomorrow initiative to support and scale Emirati startups.
- Program offers mentorship, investor access, workshops, and tailored support for early-stage founders.
- Initiative aims to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable business growth across the UAE.
The Dubai Economy and Tourism department has launched its new Founders of Tomorrow initiative which will provide support for Emirati-led startups throughout the United Arab Emirates.
The program provides emerging entrepreneurs with essential skills and business networks and necessary resources for building their companies while advancing national innovation efforts.
This initiative forms part of Dubai's continuous drive to establish a diverse economy which promotes entrepreneurship and develops local businesses that can compete in international markets.
Founders of Tomorrow supports emerging Emirati entrepreneurs who display exceptional potential and drive for success. The program provides participants with a blended learning experience which combines expert mentorship and capacity-building workshops and investor access and customized growth acceleration assistance.
The initiative provides practical business strategy and product development and market entry and investor readiness guidance to help young entrepreneurs bridge their existing knowledge gaps.
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The officials from Dubai SME announced that the program connects to their national economic development goals which aim to boost private sector involvement and support innovation-based businesses while creating job opportunities for Emiratis in technology and digital services and emerging industries.
Founders of Tomorrow aims to develop the local startup ecosystem by providing founders with access to mentorship and funding networks which will help them grow their businesses into sustainable and scalable operations.
The initiative arrives at a time when the UAE continues to invest heavily in entrepreneurship as a pillar of economic transformation.
Through its support of Emirati entrepreneurs, Dubai SME aims to create a vibrant leadership community which will help the economy grow by creating new jobs while establishing the country's permanent global advantage.
Founders of Tomorrow combines educational programs with mentorship and practical market experience to create new paths for innovation and entrepreneurship development within the UAE.