EMPOWERING BUSINESS. SUPPORTING GROWTH.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem that Nurtures growth-focused businesses in the Emirates.
15,000+
Jobs Created
5,000+
Membership
1,200+
Funded SMEs
1.3+ AED billion
Total Funding
Services
Khalifa Fund is a not-for-profit economic development fund of the Government of Abu Dhabi, dedicated to supporting small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). It provides Emirati entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals with access to market, resources, mentorship, and enterprise funding.
Funding
Funding Several funding schemes are available to eligible Emirati-owned SMEs. As a leading enterprise development agency, Khalifa Fund is committed to supporting SMEs their business growth.
Capability Building
Capability Building Develop the skills and knowledge needed to start, operate, and grow your business. Access the support you require at any stage throughout your entrepreneurship journey.
Membership Programme
Membership Programme Supporting SMEs throughout their building & growth lifecycle, through access to market, regulatory support, business opportunities with stakeholders and potential clients.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Khalifa Fund offers strategic programmes tailored to support SMEs and meet specific market demands.
SWAN
Learn moreSWAN is a programme launched by Khalifa Fund, which trains Emirati women entrepreneurs on how to transform their home-based businesses into licensed commercial enterprises, is underway in Abu Dhabi.
Zaarie
Learn moreZaarie revolutionizes UAE farming by empowering local farmers with education and funding and access to market to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency, reducing reliance on imported fresh produce.
Growth Opportunities and Franchise
Learn moreFranchising drives UAE SME development by helping companies scale efficiently. The Franchise UAE platform supports this growth, leveraging local market dynamics.
Venturist Entrepreneur Summer Camp
Learn moreThis programme fosters early-stage entrepreneurial spirit in young people (10-18 years), inspiring ideas and building confidence through tailored educational experiences.
SME Tribe
Learn moreSME Tribe is a business development and support initiative, uniting emerging entrepreneurs and industry leaders from sectors like Retail, Tourism, Healthcare, ICT, Agriculture, Financial Services, and Real Estate.
Our Stakeholders
Success Stories
Creating opportunities to boost entrepreneurship ecosystem in UAE
We’re grateful to Khalifa Fund for supporting our F&B eProcurement solution. Their assistance has helped us improve the experience for buyers and sellers in managing inventory, placing orders, and maintaining accurate records through our advanced application. We offer a marketplace that allows suppliers to display an itemized list of their goods and services so that buyers can easily place orders from a variety of our handpicked top-graded suppliers.
Omar Al Shamsi
Watermelon Founder
We would like to express our gratitude to Khalifa Fund for their support of Al Shalal Water, one of the fastest-growing brands in the bottled drinking water industry in the UAE. With Khalifa Fund’s assistance, we have been able to expand our product range to 15 premium products, meeting international quality assurance guidelines. This ensures fast and efficient delivery across the nation, backed by a fleet of over 100 vehicles.
Abdulla Falknaz
Al Shalal Water Founder
Khalifa Fund supported my startup, Gracia Farm, initially by implementing the first high-tech hydroponic system at the farm, which helped shift mindsets about traditional farming. This support has expanded to new projects involving the management of farmers and lands, providing consultancy to fulfil the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in making the UAE a leader in agriculture. In addition, Khalifa Fund supported me in creating the first business incubator at the farm, which holds many projects related to agriculture and sustainability.
Hamed Al Hamed
Gracia Group Founder
