ADIO Innovation Programme
Funds technology companies that commit real operations in Abu Dhabi through project-cost support and incentives across sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) Innovation Programme is a non-dilutive grant and incentive programme launched in 2020 under Abu Dhabi's Ghadan 21 economic stimulus plan, with a total fund of AED 2 billion (approximately USD 545 million). As of the most recent public reporting, AED 1 billion has been deployed across 37 companies, leaving approximately AED 1 billion available. The programme o…
Funds technology companies establishing meaningful operations in Abu Dhabi through non-dilutive project-cost grants and competitive financial incentives across sectors including ICT, AgTech, health, and financial services.
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