Sandooq Al Watan currently provides funding and support for 9 initiatives that address the need to create a sustainable local innovation and creativity eco-system led by Emiratis with active participation by Emiratis. These initiatives deal with several different aspects of innovation and creativity, with a major focus on early-stage innovation and creativity promotion. Several initiatives focus upon school-age children. Others embrace university students. Some combine issues of sustainability with innovation. Others focus on industry-based circular economy challenges and opportunities for research and innovation. Also, support is provided for the expansion of the creative industries