Breaking down the barriers to entrepreneurship
Abu Dhabi’s startAD is supporting the UAE’s transformation into a knowledge-led economy and a global business powerhouse.
StartAD Impact Report
Anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi and powered by its partner Tamkeen, startAD began its journey in September 2016 as a new model for entrepreneurship education and innovation for the region. startAD supports Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s goals of becoming a knowledge-based economy by equipping students, startups, and corporates with the necessary tools to build innovative new products that serve
NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates ten years of excellence, innovation, and growth
NYUAD has assembled over the past decade a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and others who have contributed to the growth of the UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture, while establishing a new model of higher education for today’s complex world.
Aldar Announces “Manassah” Enterpreneurship Competition Finalists
Launched in November 2019, the Manassah competition supports young entrepreneurs to develop innovative businesses across three categories – retail, café, and restaurants. This is Aldar’s first retail startup programme in partnership with startAD
Aldar Properties announced 7 finalists for “Manassah” entrepreneurship competition
Following a round of rigorous process entered into by 150 talented contestants, the Aldar selection committee has identified seven home grown finalists of the entrepreneurship competition
Aldar announces “Manassah” enterpreneurship competition finalists
Aldar Properties announced finalists for its Manassah entrepreneurship competition designed to support the UAE’s most ambitious retail and F&B entrepreneurs.
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Bin offers rewards to people who recycle
The invention tells its user the carbon emissions they have saved and can identify the materials dropped in it
It’s time to get real serious about food
A multifaceted approach is crucial to solving food security issues. Above all, governments and private sector businesses must work together to spearhead new initiatives in the food security sector
It’s time to get real serious about food
There can be no let up in finding new ways to grow food staples. Food availability is as much a national issue as it is an individual one.
Recycling is no longer optional, but necessary
Entrepreneurs, institutions and residents must work together for better waste management