MBRIF Selects 19 Start-Ups for Cohort 9 of Innovation Accelerator Program

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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance, has unveiled the latest selection of innovators for Cohort 9 of its Innovation Accelerator program. Since its launch in 2018, the MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has been a key driver of innovation in the UAE, aligning with the country’s National Innovation Strategy to foster economic progress and diversification.

Cohort 9 features 19 start-ups from 9 countries, spanning a range of sectors and developmental stages, from prototype to growth and scale-up. These selected innovators will benefit from comprehensive support, including cutting-edge resources, expert coaching, mentorship, and access to valuable networks and investment opportunities to scale their businesses.

Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance, expressed pride in the program’s continued success, saying, “We are immensely proud of the remarkable potential showcased by this year’s applicants. The strong global interest in our program reaffirms our commitment to supporting visionary startups and helping the UAE achieve its ambitious innovation goals.”

The selected start-ups in Cohort 9 are:

  • BIRD Collaborative: Sustainable disposable solutions
  • The Waste Lab: Sustainable food waste management
  • Seramic Materials: Recycled ceramics innovation
  • Metguard: Corrosion prevention revolution
  • Rebound: Materials circulatory systems
  • NXW: New nutrition category leadership
  • AC3D: 3D printing construction automation
  • Aura: Credit solutions for SMEs
  • Smart Eye: Energy and water management solutions
  • Marses: End-to-end robotics solutions
  • Darbco: Robotic solar panel cleaning
  • Mantas: Cloud-downtime insurance platform
  • Smart Bricks: AI-driven real estate marketplace
  • Procure Hub: Construction procurement innovation
  • SURGiA: Medical supplies hub
  • NeuroBLAST: Portable rehabilitation for neurodegenerative disorders
  • Space.TYAR: Generative AI for unified knowledge creation
  • Peekapak: Well-being education platform
  • Krucial: Data capture technology

The MBRIF Innovation Accelerator has successfully supported previous cohorts, strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation. As the country continues to diversify its economy, MBRIF remains a cornerstone of its innovation ecosystem.