Anjal Z, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority’s (ECA) innovation program, has announced a strategic partnership with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem. This collaboration is set to integrate the critical sector of early childhood development (ECD) into the emirate’s wider entrepreneurship landscape.
Driving Social Impact Through Innovation
Through this partnership, Anjal Z will leverage Hub71’s extensive ecosystem to empower startups specializing in early childhood development. The primary goal is to help these startups pilot and localize innovative solutions designed to enhance the wellbeing of children, families, and communities across Abu Dhabi and the UAE, driving social impact through technological innovation.
Integrating ECD into Abu Dhabi’s Tech Ecosystem
The collaboration marks a significant step in diversifying Abu Dhabi’s tech scene by placing a strategic focus on solutions for early childhood. By joining forces with Hub71, Anjal Z provides a powerful platform for ECD-focused startups to scale, gain market access, and attract investment, embedding their social-impact missions within the core of the nation’s high-growth tech hub.
About Anjal Z
Anjal Z is an initiative led by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) to instill entrepreneurship and innovation in early childhood development. Its High-Impact Program, which runs for eight weeks, empowers five growth-stage startups from around the world to localize their solutions in the UAE. Selected startups receive intensive training, mentorship from industry experts, and an equity-free grant of $60,000 (AED 220,000).
About Hub71
Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem that enables founders to build globally enduring homegrown tech companies. Backed by the Government of Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Investment Company, Hub71 provides startups with access to global markets, a capital ecosystem, a vast network of partners, and a vibrant community, all governed by forward-thinking regulations.
Source: LinkedIn
