Developed by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, the programme is projected to attract 5,000 participants and develop 2,500 entrepreneurial projects and 1,000 small ventures over five years 

Abu Dhabi, July 4, 2025: The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the ‘Future Entrepreneur’ programme to foster entrepreneurship skills among the youth aged between six and 18. The key objective of the programme is to foster innovation, empower young people with financial management skills and build a new generation of national entrepreneurs using tools for excellence in a practical environment under the guidance of a committee of experts.   

The programme is projected to attract 5,000 participants and develop 2,500 entrepreneurial projects and 1,000 small ventures under the ‘Future Entrepreneurs Permit’ initiative, launched by the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), an arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), to develop and regulate the business sector over the next five years.  

The programme follows a comprehensive process to select exceptional young entrepreneurs based on their eligibility, thinking methodology, creativity and performance. It mainly focuses on innovative problem-solvers and young individuals with the capability to make a long-term impact on Abu Dhabi’s economic ecosystem.   

The programme aims to support participants within certain age groups to innovate, develop and sell products and services in a realistic environment. Through this programme, participants will receive expert guidance and feedback, helping them reach an idea pitching stage, where they can showcase products and services in a marketplace to promote and sell them and win awards.  

The training camp, under the programme, enables participants to apply their acquired skills in real markets across various key fields, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, pre-owned goods market and food and beverage kiosks. The camp will also include a stringent evaluation system to recognise exceptional talents and qualify them to be part of ‘Builders of Future Launchpad.’  

The programme will extend over a four-week period beginning mid-July, with two extensive study days per week.