"Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Center" and"Hub71" They integrate an initiative "Angel Z" Within a program "Access"
ABU DHABI, 22nd October / WAM / The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and the “Hub71” platform, the global technology ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, announced a new partnership aimed at integrating the “AngelZ” initiative led by the authority within the “Access” program for building companies affiliated with “Hub71”, with the aim of supporting startups that develop innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of children, families and communities.
Under this partnership, five startups will join the 19th group of the “Access” program affiliated with the “Hub71” platform, each of which will receive customized guidance, real opportunities to access local and global markets, in addition to funding to implement their pilot projects in Abu Dhabi.
“Access” is a flagship program from Hub71 that enables startup founders to obtain a comprehensive support package and direct access to the integrated Abu Dhabi ecosystem to expand their business globally from the Emirati capital.
According to the agreement, Hub71 will design and implement a 12-week growth and localization trip for the Authority’s startup companies within the program, covering all stages of operation from recruitment and specialized guidance to establishing companies, community interaction, organizing events, developing partnerships, and coordinating initial experiments.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, as a strategic enabler, will work to identify priority areas and support the participation of startups that focus on early childhood development and promoting family health and well-being. It will also participate in reviewing applications, designing pilot projects, and providing the necessary funding to help the selected startups localize their innovative solutions and verify their effectiveness. And its feasibility within the emirate.
Participating startups will receive a set of standard benefits offered by the “Access” program, including in-kind incentives worth 500,000 dirhams, guidance and guidance programs, and opportunities to communicate with investors and companies, in addition to joining a thriving community that enables them to accelerate their growth and expand the scope of their business within the innovation and leadership system in Abu Dhabi.
His Excellency Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the Knowledge and Leadership Sector at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, said that the partnership with “Hub71” embodies the Authority’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of startup companies that place the well-being and health of children as a priority and a fundamental pillar of innovation, which contributes to achieving a real and tangible impact, and strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center for innovation in the field of early childhood.
For his part, Ahmed Ali Alwan, CEO of “Hub71,” said that the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority is a pivotal partner in the “Hub71” journey, and that cooperation between the two sides, by supporting the “Angel Z” initiative, will contribute to empowering founders of startup companies who seek to transform their ideas into tangible solutions with an impact from Abu Dhabi.
The five companies affiliated with the “Angal Z” program will apply within the “Access” program in parallel with the rest of the group members, to receive support specifically designed to accelerate the implementation of initial trials in the government and private sectors in Abu Dhabi. The selection process will remain competitive and merit-based, as applications will be jointly evaluated by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and Hub71 according to the criteria of suitability between the challenge and the solution, scalability, and the extent to which the solutions are compatible with Abu Dhabi’s priorities.
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