{"id":56314,"date":"2026-01-20T12:24:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=56314"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:29:57","slug":"mohammed-bin-rashid-innovation-fund-launches-the-11th-cohort-of-the-innovation-accelerator-selecting-21-innovative-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/01\/mohammed-bin-rashid-innovation-fund-launches-the-11th-cohort-of-the-innovation-accelerator-selecting-21-innovative-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Launches the 11th Cohort of the Innovation Accelerator, Selecting 21 Innovative Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund announces the launch of a new edition of the Innovation Accelerator Program in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Finance<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The latest edition of the program includes the selection of 21 startups to join the accelerator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"403\">The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has selected 21 innovative companies to join the 11th cohort of its Innovation Accelerator Program, as part of an initiative launched four years ago in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Finance to support the country\u2019s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"715\">Selected innovators receive comprehensive support, including access to an extensive network of public and private sector stakeholders, tailored mentorship aligned with each company\u2019s needs, specialized training led by industry experts, as well as opportunities to connect with investors and strategic partners.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"737\">Program Overview<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"924\">Through this integrated approach, the program aims to accelerate growth, enhance commercial readiness, and enable founders to scale their impact both within the UAE and internationally.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1403\">Fatima Yousif Al Naqbi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services (Acting) at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry\u2019s representative on the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1403\"><br data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\" \/>\u201cWe welcome the 11th cohort of the Innovation Accelerator Program as a step that reflects our continued commitment to empowering high-potential, ambitious innovative companies to develop solutions to real-world challenges that lie at the heart of national development priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1839\">She added:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1839\">\u201cThrough this program, we provide innovators with an integrated ecosystem that supports the expansion of their businesses locally and globally, reinforcing the UAE\u2019s position as a global hub for innovation&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1839\">She said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1839\">&#8220;The diversity of this new cohort reflects the maturity of the UAE\u2019s innovation ecosystem and the growing interest of local and international entrepreneurs in building and scaling their businesses from the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1867\">Key Companies Selected<\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1890\">Healthcare Sector<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2540\">\n<li data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1905\">BioTwin<\/strong>: An AI-powered virtual health platform enabling early disease detection and personalized healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2117\">\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2117\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2024\">Pharmedic<\/strong>: A preventive healthcare platform leveraging AI and genomics to improve medication safety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2242\">\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2242\"><strong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2133\">Toothpick<\/strong>: An integrated digital system that streamlines procurement, financing, and operations for medical clinics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2338\">\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2338\"><strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2256\">Neulink<\/strong>: A platform digitizing pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2437\">\n<p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2437\"><strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2354\">Disrupt-X<\/strong>: Provides AI- and IoT-enabled solutions for smart asset and facility management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2540\">\n<p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2540\"><strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2459\">Synergy Quantum<\/strong>: Specializes in secure quantum-based infrastructure to protect critical systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2575\"><strong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2575\">Digital and Technology Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"4180\">\n<li data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<p data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2680\"><strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2590\">Bellboy<\/strong>: An AI-powered communications platform tailored for the hospitality and tourism sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2798\"><strong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2690\">SLZ<\/strong>: Delivers digital twin and augmented reality solutions for the construction and manufacturing industries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2908\"><strong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2817\">Qode Limited<\/strong>: A unified digital platform for managing sports, entertainment destinations, and venues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<p data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2988\"><strong data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2923\">CapQuest<\/strong>: Simplifies equity ownership management for startups and SMEs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<p data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3091\"><strong data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"2999\">Defy<\/strong>: An advanced AI-driven compliance and cybersecurity platform designed for Web3 companies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3177\">\n<p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3177\"><strong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3106\">AkelTech<\/strong>: Provides fresh meals through AI-powered smart vending technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3282\">\n<p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3282\"><strong data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3193\">Actualize<\/strong>: An AI-powered platform that automates customer interactions across multiple channels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3438\">\n<p data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3438\"><strong data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3304\">Professional.me<\/strong>: A next-generation recruitment platform that transforms traditional CVs into interactive digital profiles to enhance employability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3550\">\n<p data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3550\"><strong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3459\">Digitech Oasis<\/strong>: Develops AI- and autonomous robotics-based solutions to automate enterprise operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3649\"><strong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3562\">ROBOX<\/strong>: Specializes in smart robotic solutions for interactive brand and event experiences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<p data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3735\"><strong data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3666\">Terra Grow<\/strong>: Offers sustainable hydroponic farming technologies powered by AI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3849\">\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3849\"><strong data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3749\">ReflowX<\/strong>: A circular procurement marketplace enabling the reuse of surplus equipment in the energy sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3961\">\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3961\"><strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3863\">Palmear<\/strong>: An AI-powered solution that analyzes biological sounds for early detection of palm tree pests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4059\">\n<p data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4059\"><strong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3976\">Smartail<\/strong>: An AI-driven education platform that automates student assessments and grading.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4180\">\n<p data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4180\"><strong data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4085\">Third Body Dynamics<\/strong>: A UAE-based startup developing AI-enabled modular satellite systems for rapid space missions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4203\">About the Program<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4497\">Following ten successful cohorts, the Innovation Accelerator Program continues to strengthen its position as a key driver of the UAE\u2019s innovation ecosystem. Since its launch, the program has supported nearly 200 innovative companies, helping them secure total funding exceeding AED 1 billion.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4702\">The program has also contributed to the creation of more than 1,000 jobs across the country, in line with national priorities focused on economic diversification, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4906\">Launched in 2018, the Innovation Accelerator Program was designed to empower high-potential innovative companies by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and expertise required to scale and succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has selected 21 innovative companies to join the 11th cohort of its Innovation Accelerator Program, as part of an initiative launched four years ago in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Finance to support the country\u2019s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":56312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"post_subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1772],"tags":[11146,9027,9679],"class_list":["post-56314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-startups","tag-fatima-yousif-al-naqbi","tag-mohammed-bin-rashid-innovation-fund-mbrif","tag-uae-ministry-of-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56314"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56316,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56314\/revisions\/56316"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}