Start-ups

Aiding Entrepreneurial Efforts The National Fund's General Manager, Yasser Al-Qarqawi, recently reaffirmed the fund's commitment to supporting Emirati men and women in their entrepreneurial and investment activities. This commitment is rooted in directives from Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Fund's Board. The fund’s efforts are not restricted to a particular area or social group. Instead, the aim is to support all Emirati citizens in line with the government's vision. Financial Support for "Rest Heroes" As part of these efforts, Al-Qarqawi signed an agreement with Dr. Abdullah Al-Shamri, the founder and CEO of "Rest Heroes". This agreement secures financial support from the National Fund of up to AED 250,000. The objective of this support is to facilitate the growth of "Rest Heroes". This platform is a key player in promoting and selling prod...

Gener8's Flight into Google's Women Founders Fund Gener8, a leading AI proptech startup, has successfully secured a spot in the prestigious Google Startup Campus' Women Founders Fund. This innovative enterprise offers AI-assisted solutions for real estate development. Founded in May 2020, Gener8 has attracted over 6 billion KRW in investment within a relatively short span, demonstrating its effectiveness and market potential. Gener8 aims to launch its B2B SaaS product in the US market by 2023 with ambitions of addressing the global housing shortage. How the Women Founders Fund Can Boost Gener8 Being a part of the Women Founders Fund opens doors to exclusive technical mentoring and networking opportunities provided by Google. This will significantly enhance Gener8's technological capabilities and business viability. The startup plans to capitalize on these benefits to position its product for substantial grow...