In a significant development for Kuwait’s burgeoning startup landscape, the Mubadiri and Small Projects Center, under the umbrella of The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), has been officially accredited as the nation’s first government-backed entrepreneurship incubator. The certification was formally granted by the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise Development, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s efforts to institutionalize support for local entrepreneurs.
A Milestone for Kuwait’s Ecosystem
The accreditation underscores the growing confidence in the center’s pioneering role in empowering and enabling entrepreneurs emerging from PAAET’s student and alumni communities. The official certification was presented during a ceremony attended by the center’s director, Eng. Falah Al-Hajri, and the Head of the Project Development Department, Al-Jazi Al-Mutairi, alongside key officials and stakeholders from the Kuwaiti entrepreneurship sector.
Fostering Homegrown Innovation
Officials from the Mubadiri Center expressed their pride in receiving the accreditation, viewing it as a testament to the center’s institutional readiness and its position as a key partner within the national entrepreneurial framework. The incubator is strategically focused on nurturing talent from within the applied education system, providing a structured pathway for students and graduates to transform their innovative ideas into viable businesses.
The center’s leadership affirmed their commitment to continuously enhancing the programs and services offered to its entrepreneurs. Their core objective is to foster sustainability and drive the long-term growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), contributing directly to the diversification and strengthening of the Kuwaiti economy.
About The Mubadiri and Small Projects Center
The Mubadiri and Small Projects Center is an initiative of Kuwait’s Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET). It functions as an entrepreneurship incubator dedicated to supporting students and graduates of the authority. The center provides resources, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help aspiring founders launch and scale their business ventures, playing a crucial role in building the next generation of Kuwaiti companies.
Source: Aljarida
