The Inventor to Founder Fellowship program offers students, researchers & faculty 13 weeks of intensive support and $10,000 in stipend.

Apply for KSGC 2026, Korea's government-backed global startup program. 18.9K applicants, 449 graduates, 225 Korean entities. Deadline: June 17, 2026.

The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] • INTENSE Bootcamp [...] • 15 Finalists Pitch Live [...] Selected startups do not simply pitch. Whether based in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra, participants will go through an intensive bootcamp, gaining access to mentorship, resources, and Khalifa Fund’s wider ecosystem ahead of the final stage of the competition. [...] • Public Pitch Stage: Finalists pitch at the SKEA Awards, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier platforms, in front of investors, sector leaders, media, and government stakeholders. [...] The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. More than 100 startups will be selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus for a 3-day bootcamp, from which 15 finalists and ultimately 5 sector winners emerge. [...] April- May 2026 [...] Submit your application online. We’re looking for MVP-ready startups with Emirati ownership, aligned to one of the Falcon Economy sectors. Applications are scored on execution, solution potential, and creativity [...] June 20 [...] Multi-stage screening: automated eligibility checks, structured scoring, ranking, and human quality assurance. 100+ startups are selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus. [...] An intensive bootcamp will be delivered in each city, covering key topics such as problem and market validation, solution and business model refinement, alongside pitch coaching, mock pitches, and jury-based finalist selection. The top 15 participants will be selected from across all three cities. [...] Top 15 receive MZN membership, in-kind support, dedicated mentorship, and intensive pitch coaching. Monthly sessions refine decks, storytelling, and financials. Mock pitches with external advisors ensure readiness. [...] 15 finalists pitch to sector-specific jury panels. 5 sector winners and 3 innovation award recipients announced at SKEA in front of investors, media, and Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem leaders. [...] We’re looking for committed, early-stage founders building real solutions. Before you apply, make sure you meet all of the following criteria: [...] • MVP or prototype ready: Your startup must have a working prototype or minimum viable product with a pitchdeck attached. [...] • Availability commitment: Must be available for the full 3-day bootcamp at your assigned campus and the final pitching event. [...] Applications close June 5, 2026. Don’t wait — start yours today. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs aged 18+ who are residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra. Your startup must be Emirati-owned or co-owned with at least one Emirati founder. You need to have a working prototype or MVP. Your solution must align with Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] You must have at minimum a working prototype or MVP. We want to see what you’ve built and how it works. A pitch deck is mandatory. [...] The competition offers over AED 1 million in total rewards, including prizes for sector winners, innovation awards for outstanding use of AI, Robotics, and Sustainability, in-kind support packages for the Top 15 finalists, and one year of MZN Hub membership. Detailed prize breakdowns will be shared with selected participants.

The Inventor to Founder Fellowship program offers students, researchers & faculty 13 weeks of intensive support and $10,000 in stipend.

Apply for KSGC 2026, Korea's government-backed global startup program. 18.9K applicants, 449 graduates, 225 Korean entities. Deadline: June 17, 2026.

The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] • INTENSE Bootcamp [...] • 15 Finalists Pitch Live [...] Selected startups do not simply pitch. Whether based in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra, participants will go through an intensive bootcamp, gaining access to mentorship, resources, and Khalifa Fund’s wider ecosystem ahead of the final stage of the competition. [...] • Public Pitch Stage: Finalists pitch at the SKEA Awards, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier platforms, in front of investors, sector leaders, media, and government stakeholders. [...] The Khalifa Entrepreneurship Award is Khalifa Fund’s flagship competition in its second edition for identifying, developing, and rewarding Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups solving real challenges across the emirate’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. More than 100 startups will be selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus for a 3-day bootcamp, from which 15 finalists and ultimately 5 sector winners emerge. [...] April- May 2026 [...] Submit your application online. We’re looking for MVP-ready startups with Emirati ownership, aligned to one of the Falcon Economy sectors. Applications are scored on execution, solution potential, and creativity [...] June 20 [...] Multi-stage screening: automated eligibility checks, structured scoring, ranking, and human quality assurance. 100+ startups are selected and assigned to their local Khalifa Fund MZN campus. [...] An intensive bootcamp will be delivered in each city, covering key topics such as problem and market validation, solution and business model refinement, alongside pitch coaching, mock pitches, and jury-based finalist selection. The top 15 participants will be selected from across all three cities. [...] Top 15 receive MZN membership, in-kind support, dedicated mentorship, and intensive pitch coaching. Monthly sessions refine decks, storytelling, and financials. Mock pitches with external advisors ensure readiness. [...] 15 finalists pitch to sector-specific jury panels. 5 sector winners and 3 innovation award recipients announced at SKEA in front of investors, media, and Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem leaders. [...] We’re looking for committed, early-stage founders building real solutions. Before you apply, make sure you meet all of the following criteria: [...] • MVP or prototype ready: Your startup must have a working prototype or minimum viable product with a pitchdeck attached. [...] • Availability commitment: Must be available for the full 3-day bootcamp at your assigned campus and the final pitching event. [...] Applications close June 5, 2026. Don’t wait — start yours today. [...] The competition is open to entrepreneurs aged 18+ who are residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra. Your startup must be Emirati-owned or co-owned with at least one Emirati founder. You need to have a working prototype or MVP. Your solution must align with Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy sectors. [...] You must have at minimum a working prototype or MVP. We want to see what you’ve built and how it works. A pitch deck is mandatory. [...] The competition offers over AED 1 million in total rewards, including prizes for sector winners, innovation awards for outstanding use of AI, Robotics, and Sustainability, in-kind support packages for the Top 15 finalists, and one year of MZN Hub membership. Detailed prize breakdowns will be shared with selected participants.