The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) recently hosted its highly anticipated Demo Day, spotlighting the latest group of innovators graduating from its flagship Innovation Accelerator Program. Cohort 10 brought together a diverse group of 18 promising startups from the UAE and beyond, all focused on tackling critical national and global challenges across sectors like clean energy, logistics, health, education, and technology.
The event celebrated the achievements of these companies as they pitched their scalable solutions to a curated audience of investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders from across the region.
A Milestone for UAE’s Innovation Agenda
The graduation of the tenth cohort marks a significant achievement for MBRIF and reinforces its central role in driving the UAE’s strategic vision for a competitive, knowledge-based economy.
Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance and Chief Innovation Officer, commented on the occasion: “Reaching the tenth cohort of the Innovation Accelerator Program is an important milestone for the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund and for the UAE’s wider innovation agenda. The startups showcasing their solutions today are not only introducing new technologies, they are building scalable businesses that can create jobs, attract investment and address real-world challenges.”
Alnaqbi added, “Through the Innovation Accelerator, we are committed to giving entrepreneurs the practical support they need – from specialised mentorship and access to partners, to a clear pathway into local and global markets. When our members succeed, they contribute directly to the UAE’s vision.”
Pitching to Industry Leaders
The event featured a series of dynamic pitches from the cohort members, which were evaluated by a distinguished judging panel. The panel included Dr. Sami Kamel, CEO of Ducto Cleantech and member of the MBRIF Advisory and Decision Committee; Ivo Detelinov, General Partner at Salica Oryx Fund; and Eddy Farhat, Executive Director at e& Capital.
Pitches were judged on criteria including innovation, scalability, and socio-economic impact. The Best Pitch Award was won by Plantaform, the Best UAE Homegrown Business Award went to Tapy, and the Most Impactful Business Award was presented to Enrichly.
Meet the Cohort 10 Innovators
The graduating startups included Pixonal, Tapy, Plantaform, Jadwelny, Hlthera, Eecrow, i-ESG, Infinite Minds, iWarranty, Jusoor Labs, Ketrone, OpenFarming, Revent, Rudiq, Soshianest, Timber Exchange, Enrichly, and WonderTree.
About Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) is a federal initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE. The fund’s Innovation Accelerator program provides world-class services and coaching to its member companies to accelerate their growth, enhance their capabilities, and unlock their potential. It serves as a vital platform for equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and partnerships necessary to expand and thrive.
Source: My Startup World
