- agency
- UAE Ministry of Finance (federal initiative), operated by Emirates Development Bank
- amount
- Guarantee Scheme provides access to affordable funding through a government-backed guarantee without taking equity; Innovation Accelerator provides mentorship, business development, global expert network and market access (non-equity support). Specific guarantee amounts are case-by-case (e.g., a reported AED 7.2M guarantee to a fragrance-delivery technology firm).
- country
- United Arab Emirates
- deadline or recurrence
- Recurring (application-based via mbrif.ae)
- eligibility
- Innovative early-stage startups registered in the UAE operating in the seven priority sectors of the UAE National Innovation Strategy: Technology, Education, Water, Transport, Clean Energy, Health and Space.