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UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology

Supports United Arab Emirates industrial growth, advanced technology adoption, standards, and manufacturing competitiveness.

United Arab Emiratesmoiat.gov.ae
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Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants3
Total grants4
About

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is the federal ministry responsible for industrial policy and advanced-technology adoption. Established in July 2020, it leads Operation 300Bn, the national industrial strategy that aims to lift industrial GDP contribution from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031. Its remit runs across advanced manufacturing, AI, aerospace, pharma, energy…

Programs & grants under this funder
AI Innovation Program

Offers challenge networks and financing access for United Arab Emirates manufacturers applying artificial intelligence.

1 grant
AI Innovation Program — Industry Challenge Matching
Open
AED 100M pool·Rolling submission
Startup Pitch Competition (MIITE)

Offers annual startup competition support in United Arab Emirates with investor visibility and technical coaching.

1 grant
MoIAT Startup Pitch Competition — MIITE
Between cycles
— pool
Technology Adoption Grants (Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Program)

Funds United Arab Emirates manufacturers adopting next generation automation through cash grants and financing.

1 grant
Technology Adoption Grant — Smart Manufacturing Acceleration
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Transform 4.0

Offers free digital transformation services and development financing for United Arab Emirates manufacturers.

1 grant
Transform 4.0 — Industry 4.0 Lighthouse Program
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 30 May 2026Source: moiat.gov.ae