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OUR FIVE PILLARS / 04

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Supporting new ideas and shaping the future.

Our Achievements in 2024

Our Achievements in 2024

AED 278M

Spent on innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

1.3M

Beneficiaries of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

AED 280M

Incentives and facilities provided to entrepreneurs and start-ups by Dubai SME.

AED 6M

Total prizes awarded for the Great Arab Minds Award.

3M

Visitors to the Museum of the Future since its official opening in 2022.

OUR MISSION

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

As part of its strategic vision to shape the future, MBRGI supports initiatives, programmes and projects that promote entrepreneurial thinking and creativity to help build knowledge-based economies and prosperous communities.

The pillar supports entrepreneurs and innovators, invests in future-focused strategies and establishes opportunities for innovative youth projects. It also encourages proactive solutions to future challenges and creative practices that meet the needs of communities.

OUR GLOBAL NETWORK

Entities and Initiatives

Discover the organisations and initiatives working under this pillar to create lasting positive change.

01

Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME)

Supports entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises while promoting innovation and economic development.

02

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award

Recognises organisations that contribute to sustainable economic development and organisational excellence.

03

Museum of the Future

A pioneering scientific and intellectual centre exploring future technologies, trends and possibilities.

04

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award

Encourages innovative and sustainable solutions that help provide safe drinking water in water-scarce regions.

05

One Million Arab Coders Initiative

Equips young Arabs with programming skills to participate in the digital economy and technology sectors.

06

Great Arab Minds

Identifies and supports exceptional Arab scientists, thinkers and innovators across important fields.