Empowering the Next Generation of Emirati Founders

Emaratipreneur: Empowering the Next Generation of Emirati Founders

Emaratipreneur is the UAE’s national platform dedicated to empowering, developing, and scaling Emirati youth-led startups. Launched under Unipreneur Inc., the initiative serves as a critical bridge between emerging entrepreneurs and the wider innovation, investment, and policy ecosystem—amplifying the UAE’s commitment to youth empowerment and economic diversification.

Our Mission

To position Emaratipreneur as the UAE’s flagship entrepreneurship platform for young nationals—driving innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness through meaningful programs, partnerships, and policy integration.

Our Impact So Far

Since inception, Emaratipreneur has:

Supported 150+ Emirati startups across diverse sectors
Distributed over AED 50,000 in early-stage grants
Reached 5,000+ youth through acceleration tracks, mentorship, and community events
Activated national visibility through GITEX YouthX, regional Majlis events, and university partnerships

Our Strategic Roadmap (2025–2028)

Aligned with UAE Vision 2031, Centennial 2071, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, Emaratipreneur is scaling its reach and impact over the next three years. Our focus areas include:

Empowering 1,000+ Emirati founders by 2028
Commercializing 100+ youth-led startups with measurable market traction
Integrating with national SME pipelines such as Dubai SME, MBRF, Sandooq Al Watan, and ADDED
Launching a data-driven mentorship and performance platform to track growth and enable adaptive support

What We Offer

Emaratipreneur provides a multi-tier program designed for real-world outcomes:

Challenge-Based Innovation Sprints

Sector-specific, solution-focused innovation tracks in AI, sustainability, creative industries, and future mobility.

Founder Academy & Mentorship

A blended learning journey combining startup fundamentals with leadership, ethics, and global market readiness—supported by expert mentors.

Emaratipreneur Majlis

Quarterly policy and ecosystem dialogues co-hosted with government and private sector leaders to ensure youth perspectives shape national entrepreneurship policy.

Global Showcases

Opportunities to present at GITEX YouthX, Web Summit, and GITEX Africa, connecting startups with investors, media, and global markets.

Scale-Up Support

Post-showcase follow-up that includes investor matchmaking, grant access, and long-term incubation opportunities.