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Market Expansion to Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Entrepreneurial Nation, an initiative by The UAE Ministry of Economy, a national platform for global entrepreneurship is pleased to enter into a partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).

Abu Dhabi Investment Office is the central government hub supporting private sector investment in Abu Dhabi. They are committed to the growth and diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy through the private sector. 

To companies who wish to expand their businesses in Abu Dhabi, ADIO offers financial and non-financial incentives to eligible businesses with innovation at their core, in order to help ensure their long-term, sustainable success in the market and across the region. The incentives include rebates and grants to support investments in innovation.

Participants will receive

  • Information sessions to showcase Abu Dhabi as an investment destination

  • Investor care services providing end-to-end support during the business setup phase in Abu Dhabi

  • Financial incentives to eligible companies in Abu Dhabi

Eligibility Criteria

  • Investor care services:

    • Our investor care services and non-financial incentives are available to companies, exploring Abu Dhabi as an investment destination, across all sectors and stages of business growth

  • Financial incentives:

    • The eligibility criteria for ADIO financial incentives (on a pay and reclaim basis) provided to companies that:

    • Operate within the 5 ADIO growth clusters (financial services, agriculture technology, tourism, healthcare and biopharma, and ICT), AND

    • Have a strong Abu Dhabi-specific business plan (i.e., companies looking to establish a meaningful presence in the emirate), AND

    • Are beyond series B if they have raised capital before OR have evidence of prior revenues and clear future projections for revenue growth, AND

    • They demonstrate their technology, have business models that are robust and viable, and align with Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification objectives

Scope of Services

Timeline

Scope

Process

Ongoing

Investor Care services

ADIO's Investor Care team will provide companies with end-to-end support during the business setup phase of their investor journey in Abu Dhabi

  • Data: Providing information on all aspects of doing business in Abu Dhabi.

  • Licensing & Permits: Providing insight into applicable laws and regulations, as well as assistance in obtaining economic licenses and operating permits.

  • Real Estate: Identifying cost-effective solutions for office space, industrial activities.

  • Visas: Support in obtaining residency visas for international workforce.

  • Banking: Introduction to local banking partners to expedite setting up bank accounts and financing options.

  • Facilitation: Connections to partner entities across the Abu Dhabi ecosystem for strategic partnerships, growth and investment opportunities.

  • One-pager template to be completed by interested applicants

  • Information sessions to showcase Abu Dhabi as an investment destination

  • Direct connection to ADIO Investor Care via emails, meetings or calls

Ongoing

Financial Incentives

ADIO offers financial incentives to eligible businesses with innovation at their core, in order to help ensure their long-term, sustainable success in the market and across the region. The incentives include rebates and grants to support investments in innovation and are provided to eligible companies on a pay-and-reclaim basis.

  • One-pager template to be completed by interested applicants

  • Direct connection to ADIO via emails, meetings or calls

  • Targeted sessions with applicants to discuss their Abu Dhabi business plan

Milestones

Step

Description

Application

All applicants will be required to submit an application and complete the ADIO form and submit a company profile

Admission

Application will be reviewed and admitted into the program

Support

  • Applicants will be invited to attend information sessions that showcase Abu Dhabi as an investment destination

  • Applicants will be eligible to receive investor care services or financial incentives (based on eligibility criteria)

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