About Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is an Abu Dhabi government organisation that supports Emirati entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises. It was established in 2007.
The fund's main tool is financing. It provides loans to UAE nationals who want to start or grow a business, often on more favourable terms than commercial banks, helping entrepreneurs who may lack the collateral or track record banks require.
Beyond money, Khalifa Fund offers training, mentoring and advisory support, covering topics such as business planning, financial management, marketing and operations.
It has run programmes in specific sectors, including technology, industry, agriculture, tourism and retail, and has partnered with other organisations to provide incubation and market access.
Encouraging Emiratis to start businesses is a national priority, as the government aims to increase the role of nationals in the private sector and build a more diverse economy.
Over the years, the fund has supported thousands of Emirati-owned businesses across Abu Dhabi.
Startups UAE lists the Khalifa Fund among the UAE's entrepreneur support programmes.
The fund's main tool is financing. It provides loans to UAE nationals who want to start or grow a business, often on more favourable terms than commercial banks, helping entrepreneurs who may lack the collateral or track record banks require.
Beyond money, Khalifa Fund offers training, mentoring and advisory support, covering topics such as business planning, financial management, marketing and operations.
It has run programmes in specific sectors, including technology, industry, agriculture, tourism and retail, and has partnered with other organisations to provide incubation and market access.
Encouraging Emiratis to start businesses is a national priority, as the government aims to increase the role of nationals in the private sector and build a more diverse economy.
Over the years, the fund has supported thousands of Emirati-owned businesses across Abu Dhabi.
Startups UAE lists the Khalifa Fund among the UAE's entrepreneur support programmes.