emirates7 - Bedayat, a business incubator located in The Sustainable City – Dubai, has partnered with the Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2), an initiative of Dubai SME under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, to launch the Emirati Tech Founder Programme. This accelerator aims to support Emirati tech entrepreneurs in developing sustainable solutions to social, environmental, and economic challenges. The programme was unveiled at the SEE Institute, the region’s first net-zero emissions building, emphasizing its focus on sustainability and innovation.
The Emirati Tech Founder Programme offers a dynamic platform that provides Emirati entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader goals of promoting sustainability and technological innovation through fostering tech-based startups.
Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME, highlighted that Dubai SME, under the leadership's vision, is dedicated to positioning Dubai as a global hub for innovation and technology. He stressed that by nurturing Emirati tech entrepreneurs, they are diversifying the economy and cultivating future leaders who will drive technological progress in line with Dubai's sustainability goals. He further noted that the collaboration with Bedayat offers entrepreneurs essential mentorship, resources, and collaboration, all contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.
Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration for the future of sustainability. He explained that integrating technology with sustainable practices is key to building smart, resilient cities, and through the Emirati Tech Founder Programme, entrepreneurs receive hands-on mentorship and guidance from experts dedicated to fostering lasting change.
The eight-week programme leads participants through various phases, offering specialized workshops, mentorship, and access to collaborative spaces. Bedayat, which is certified by Dubai SME, focuses on supporting sustainable startups by offering an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can test their solutions in The Sustainable City’s living lab, fostering the growth of sustainable business ideas.
The Emirati Tech Founder Programme offers a dynamic platform that provides Emirati entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader goals of promoting sustainability and technological innovation through fostering tech-based startups.
Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME, highlighted that Dubai SME, under the leadership's vision, is dedicated to positioning Dubai as a global hub for innovation and technology. He stressed that by nurturing Emirati tech entrepreneurs, they are diversifying the economy and cultivating future leaders who will drive technological progress in line with Dubai's sustainability goals. He further noted that the collaboration with Bedayat offers entrepreneurs essential mentorship, resources, and collaboration, all contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.
Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration for the future of sustainability. He explained that integrating technology with sustainable practices is key to building smart, resilient cities, and through the Emirati Tech Founder Programme, entrepreneurs receive hands-on mentorship and guidance from experts dedicated to fostering lasting change.
The eight-week programme leads participants through various phases, offering specialized workshops, mentorship, and access to collaborative spaces. Bedayat, which is certified by Dubai SME, focuses on supporting sustainable startups by offering an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can test their solutions in The Sustainable City’s living lab, fostering the growth of sustainable business ideas.