In a strategic move to bolster Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning tech landscape, the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC), an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed a cooperation agreement with Hub71, the emirate’s global tech ecosystem. The partnership, announced during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), is set to accelerate opportunities for young entrepreneurs and deepen their integration into the capital’s innovation ecosystem.
The agreement was officially signed by Mansoor Abduljabbar Al Sayegh, Chairman of the ADYBC, and Ahmad Ali Alwan, Chief Executive Officer of Hub71, signaling a unified commitment to empowering the next generation of founders.
Fostering A New Generation Of Innovators
Through this collaboration, ADYBC and Hub71 will work to connect young innovators with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant technology community. The partnership aims to strengthen pathways into the startup ecosystem by encouraging greater participation in specialised programmes, mentorship networks, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
A key objective is to broaden access for emerging companies and support talented youth in transitioning their early-stage ideas into viable commercial ventures, further solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a launchpad for scalable businesses.
A Shared Vision For Abu Dhabi’s Future
Speaking on the partnership, Mansoor Abduljabbar Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council, highlighted its significance. “This agreement marks another important step in our mission to empower young entrepreneurs and expand the opportunities available to them in Abu Dhabi. Our collaboration with Hub71 connects young founders to one of the region’s most vibrant innovation communities, giving them the networks, guidance and visibility they need to build scalable ventures from Abu Dhabi to international markets.”
Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, added, “Hub71 is committed to empowering founders to build enduring companies from Abu Dhabi. Our partnership with the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council provides young entrepreneurs with guided access to mentorship, specialised programmes, and partner networks. Marking this collaboration at Abu Dhabi Finance Week reflects our shared commitment to supporting the next generation of founders as they grow and scale their ventures from Abu Dhabi.”
Strengthening The Capital’s Tech Ecosystem
The agreement establishes a structured framework for exchanging expertise between the two entities, aiming to increase the visibility of youth-led startups and facilitate their participation in Abu Dhabi’s major economic platforms.
This initiative is part of ADYBC’s broader strategy to build international and local linkages that support young founders, including its Young Founders Forum which connects entrepreneurs across global cities. These efforts underscore the council’s dedication to developing a competitive, diversified, and innovation-led economy in the emirate.
About Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council
The Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC) is an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Its mission is to empower young entrepreneurs by enhancing opportunities and integrating them into the emirate’s innovation ecosystem. The Council focuses on building international and local linkages, skills development, and advisory support to help young founders establish and scale their ventures from Abu Dhabi.
About Hub71
Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem that enables founders to build globally enduring homegrown tech companies in any sector by providing access to global markets, a capital ecosystem, a global network of partners, and a vibrant community filled with highly skilled talent, governed by forward-thinking regulation. Backed by the Government of Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Investment Company, Hub71 is on a mission to introduce new minds and technologies to Abu Dhabi, finding new ways to build globally enduring technology companies and sustain the nation’s continuous economic development.
Source: Zawya
