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Transform 4.0

Transform 4.0 — Industry 4.0 Lighthouse Program

Supports United Arab Emirates manufacturers transitioning to Industry 4.0 through in-kind digital services and matched financing.

OpenUAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced TechnologyUnited Arab EmiratesDeep-tech · adjacent
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Transform 4.0 is the flagship Industry 4.0 lighthouse programme run by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) under its Technology Transformation Program (TTP). The initiative targets 100 high-potential UAE manufacturers over a three-to-five-year horizon, supporting them to reach Industry 4.0 lighthouse status through digital transformation of their production operations. MoI…

What this grant funds

Industry 4.0 technology adoption: digitalisation, smart manufacturing, sustainability in UAE industrial sector

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: moiat.gov.ae