emirates7 - Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced the winners of its inaugural Entrepreneurship Competition, recognizing the achievements of entrepreneurs driving innovation across key sectors in Abu Dhabi.
The competition focused on three main areas: Robotics & AI, Agritech & Aquatech, and Biolife & Healthcare. Its goal was to attract outstanding entrepreneurs and SMEs, helping them develop impactful solutions that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The winners were revealed during the closing ceremony of Abu Dhabi Business Week, following a rigorous selection process. Their solutions were praised for their potential to address significant challenges and meaningful change.
VIAI Technologies won the Robotics & AI category with their smart glasses that use AI to enhance athletic performance and decision-making. In the Agritech & Aquatech category, HyveGeo Limited took the top spot for their biochar technology that combats climate change and boosts food security by converting desert land into fertile soil through carbon sequestration and regeneration. Nutrigenics Care claimed the Biolife & Healthcare category for their AI-powered nutritional platform, which provides personalized health insights and real-time engagement.
The winners will receive financial support to further develop their projects, along with mentorship and resources to help scale their solutions. This initiative aligns with Khalifa Fund’s mission to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and contribute to a knowledge-driven economy.
Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund, expressed pride in the winners’ innovative ideas and entrepreneurial drive, highlighting the competition’s role in advancing key sectors and supporting Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision. She emphasized the Fund’s ongoing efforts to empower entrepreneurs, foster creativity, and support solutions that contribute to a prosperous economy. She also thanked the judging panel, the Khalifa Fund team, and all participants for their contributions.
The competition focused on three main areas: Robotics & AI, Agritech & Aquatech, and Biolife & Healthcare. Its goal was to attract outstanding entrepreneurs and SMEs, helping them develop impactful solutions that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The winners were revealed during the closing ceremony of Abu Dhabi Business Week, following a rigorous selection process. Their solutions were praised for their potential to address significant challenges and meaningful change.
VIAI Technologies won the Robotics & AI category with their smart glasses that use AI to enhance athletic performance and decision-making. In the Agritech & Aquatech category, HyveGeo Limited took the top spot for their biochar technology that combats climate change and boosts food security by converting desert land into fertile soil through carbon sequestration and regeneration. Nutrigenics Care claimed the Biolife & Healthcare category for their AI-powered nutritional platform, which provides personalized health insights and real-time engagement.
The winners will receive financial support to further develop their projects, along with mentorship and resources to help scale their solutions. This initiative aligns with Khalifa Fund’s mission to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and contribute to a knowledge-driven economy.
Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund, expressed pride in the winners’ innovative ideas and entrepreneurial drive, highlighting the competition’s role in advancing key sectors and supporting Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision. She emphasized the Fund’s ongoing efforts to empower entrepreneurs, foster creativity, and support solutions that contribute to a prosperous economy. She also thanked the judging panel, the Khalifa Fund team, and all participants for their contributions.
