The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, hosted its first-ever in person Investor Demo Day for its graduating cohort of the Innovation Accelerator Program.
The Demo Day served as a platform for MBRIF members, representing a number of priority sectors including, Health, Technology, Water, Clean Energy, Education and Transport to show case their innovation and capabilities.
Over 90 attendees were present at the Demo Day including investors, partners and MBRIF Advisory Committee members, where the members pitched their unique business model in order to highlight how their product is poised to disrupt and advance the UAE market. Networking sessions followed the demos, where interested investors interacted with the members to learn more about their proposals.
Commenting on the Demo Day, Fatima Al Naqbi, Chief Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Finance, and official representative of the MBRIF, said: “We are extremely proud of our cohort of innovators and the high-quality solutions they have brought forward to strengthen UAE’s position as a leading innovation hub. The MBRIF Accelerator Program is here to equip our members with the tools they need to grow and connect with the right corporate partners, helping them realize their commercial and expansion plans.”