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Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

Funds United Arab Emirates innovation by supporting startup launch, technology pilots, and commercial growth support for local firms.

United Arab Emirateswww.mbrif.ae

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About

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund is a UAE federal innovation initiative launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Finance. It works with Emirates Development Bank to support the National Innovation Strategy and help UAE-based startups in technology, health, education, space, water, clean energy, and transportation. Its member community has raised more than AED 2.8 billion to date.

Its core ro…

Programs & grants under this funder

MBRIF Innovation Accelerator

Invests Zero-equity mentorship ecosystem access market-stage innovators building the United Arab Emirates.

MBRIF Guarantee Scheme

Administers Government-backed loan guarantees United Arab Emirates-based innovative companies no equity no interest.

1 grant

MBRIF Guarantee Scheme

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MBRIF Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

Invests through MBRIF Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund to support United Arab Emirates commercialization with loan-based risk sharing.

1 grant

MBRIF Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.mbrif.ae