Emirati Innovator
Emirati Innovator
The Emirati Innovator business expansion fund is an initiative to help Emirati owned and led startups to grow. The focus is on high-growth potential businesses, typically with a strong tech component. The fund helps early-stage companies grow in preparation for a Series A launch.
Emirati Innovator offers
- A convertible bond of AED250,000
- Introductions to industry leaders, larger startup incubators and VCs
- Access to top talent through SAW Jusoor program (link to Jusoor)
Eligibility
- Majority Emirati ownership
- At least one founder is Emirati
- Startups with a scalable business idea validated by early traction
- Startups with a high growth potential and a tech component
- Startup team must have 2 or more members
Emirati Innovator portfolio companies
Investment AED250,000
Knack, SaaS
Investment Year 2022SaaS marketplace that connects professional and company internal coaches and mentors for talent development of employees.
Investment AED250,000
Lune, Fintech
Investment Year 2022 Fintech startup that unlocks the power of financial data, enabling financial institutions to build end- to-end engagement and personalized experiences.National Impact Grant AED10,000
Mental Health AE
Investment Year 2021 Mental health platform to connect doctors and practitioners with patients.Investment AED250,000
Boksha, e-commerce
Investment Year 2021Region's marketplace for independent designers