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A group of key departments and institution came together in Abu Dhabi on Monday to announce the launch of Fikra Labs, described as an Acceleration Programme for Entrepreneurs.
In the belief that research and development (R&D) can contribute to employment creation, national development, tourist promotion and economic growth, the concept of the Fikra Labs Acceleration Programme is being jointly supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, Miral, the Etihad Aviation Group and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), supported by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in partnership with Wamda, an entrepreneurship empowerment platform. The idea behind the programme is that, as the world nations compete to achieve and reach higher levels of development, all resources need to be effectively utilised.
The programme presents a new concept to nurture and incubate start-ups and drive innovation within Abu Dhabi’s travel and tourism sector. It provides unparalleled mentorship opportunities and the chance to win a potential $100,000 investment along with the opportunity to structure start-up businesses in the capital’s international financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Speaking in a panel session to launch the programme, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said, “We are excited to identify the best talent who will drive innovation and help further transform Abu Dhabi into the leading global hub for travel and tourism, so that we can continue to provide visitors with the best experiences.