UAE Launches Ambitious Initiative to Double GDP by Supporting 100 Startups Annually

The UAE aims to double its GDP by 2031 through developing startups and SMEs. The Future 100 initiative will identify and support 100 promising startups annually.
The initiative will focus on startups in sectors like manufacturing, FinTech, mobility, biotech, entertainment, space, renewable energy, cybersecurity, etc.
It will provide support to startups in terms of funding, advice, and capacity building. 25 strategic partners have joined to accelerate 100 startups.
The UAE wants to become a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It aims for 20 startups valued over $1 billion by 2031.
The Entrepreneurial Nation programme seeks to develop over 8,000 SMEs and startups by 2030 to boost the startup ecosystem.

The UAE aims to double its GDP by 2031 through developing startups and SMEs. The Future 100 initiative will identify and support 100 promising startups annually.
The initiative will focus on startups in sectors like manufacturing, FinTech, mobility, biotech, entertainment, space, renewable energy, cybersecurity, etc.
It will provide support to startups in terms of funding, advice, and capacity building. 25 strategic partners have joined to accelerate 100 startups.
The UAE wants to become a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It aims for 20 startups valued over $1 billion by 2031.
The Entrepreneurial Nation programme seeks to develop over 8,000 SMEs and startups by 2030 to boost the startup ecosystem.