Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE) 2025, scheduled to take place from October 21 to 23, to showcase 10 home-grown ventures that embody the UAE’s commitment to food innovation and sustainability. In this edition
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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) signed three strategic partnership agreements with Cybere71, Reach Group, and The Emirates Technology Solutions Alliance during its current participation in the 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2025. These partnerships are a testament to the Khalifa Fund’s commitment to promoting technological innovation, improving capacity
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is launching “Enterprise Journey”, a unified digital platform to enable enterprises and providers to connect, grow, and scale, during its participation in GITEX Global 2025, under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Government’s pavilion. The “Enterprise Journey” is designed to empower small and
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is supporting the participation of three Emirati companies specialising in eCommerce and technology at the fourth edition of the Global Digital Trade Exhibition (GDTE), running until 29 September in Hangzhou, China. The exhibition serves as a dynamic platform convening entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from the digital
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is supporting more than 20 Emirati enterprises to participate at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025), taking place until 7 September at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “It is truly […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has unveiled a new brand identity underscoring its commitment to innovation, resilience, and impact. The new brand identity reflects KFED’s alignment with the UAE’s national priorities, focusing on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability. It highlights KFED’s growing role in achieving the objectives of the
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has successfully completed the first edition of its Future Entrepreneur programme, aiming to foster entrepreneurial skills among youth aged 6 to 18 years. The key objectives of the programme included fostering innovation, empowering young people with financial management skills, and building a new generation of Emirati
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is supporting 10 Emirati SMEs to participate in Grains Africa 2025, a leading global event for advancing agriculture and food security, which will be held from August 21 to 23, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs), supported by KFED are active in agriculture technology, […]
MAKE has launched its 5th cohort of the Athath Fellowship 2025, in partnership with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, inviting all next-gen aspiring furniture entrepreneurs to reimagine the world of furniture design. The application call, launched last month, welcomed those who view furniture as a functional design, and the selected applicants are interviewed
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) honoured winners of the top three positions for the eighth edition of its Venturist Summer Camp, which was held from July 7 to 11, 2025, at the 42 Abu Dhabi headquarters, with the participation of 50 Emirati students. The camp is part of Khalifa Fund’s ongoing initiatives to […]
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) partnered with 42 Abu Dhabi (42AD) to host the first edition of the intensive coding bootcamp, the ‘Piscine,’ at Khalifa Fund Al Ain Region Campus. Running between July 14 to August 7, 2025, the collaboration is part of joint efforts to empower young talents and prepare a new generation […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is launching tomorrow, July 4, 2025, the ‘Future Entrepreneur’ program to foster entrepreneurship skills among the youth aged between 6 and 18. The key objectives of the program includes fostering innovation, empowering young people with financial management skills and building a new generation of national
As part of the Abu Dhabi SME Champions Program, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has witnessed a significant growth in the number of deals forged between SMEs and leading public and private institutions, achieving a total of 652 deals by 2024, with a total value of AED 672 million, across various key sectors such as […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has opened registration for the 8th edition of its ‘Venturist’ Summer Camp, targeting Emirati students aged 13 to 18. The week-long summer camp will be held from July 7 to 11, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi 42 headquarters in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi. This first of its kind […]
The ASATEER project, supported by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), has been awarded the ‘Emirati Traditional Crafts’ at the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum, recognising its innovative contributions and significant role in advancing the UAE’s entrepreneurial and creative landscape. The judging panel at this
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is showcasing more than fifteen impactful ventures supporting SMEs in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, which is scheduled to be held from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). At the forum, KFED will present various […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating at the SusHi Tech Tokyo conference, highlighting innovations of five sponsored-projects. As part of Abu Dhabi’s economic delegation to Japan from 8-10 May 2025, Khalifa Fund’s participating projects in SusHi Tech Tokyo include the Gracia group, which represents a leading model in smart and sustainable
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in the ‘Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week – ADMFW 2025’, which is being held from April 14 to 16, 2025, for the first time in Abu Dhabi at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. The prestigious event is conducted under the theme ‘Celebrate Modesty, Celebrate Diversity, Celebrate Yourself.’ […]
Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, continues its collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) to support local entrepreneurs in the fourth edition of Waterfront Nights at Yas Bay Waterfront. The Ramadan market will run until April 1 and feature 26 local brands, 22 of which are […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced the continuation of its existing funding programs by offering new financial package to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors. KFED continues to accept applications for medium and long-term loans designed to fulfil the requirements of innovative





























