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Congratulations to our AWE 5.0 x EWA Bootcamp alumni Takalam for being selected as one of 25 startups in EMEA to join the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health 2025! Takalam is an AI-powered platform for mental well being. We're excited to see them scale and thrive! #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi Khawla Hammad

🎙️ Season 2 Episode 2 is here! We’re diving into venture capital in food and agtech with Sofia Hmich, Heather Henyon, and moderator Caio Malufe. Who’s investing, where are the opportunities, and why food tech founders need more than just capital—tune in now. 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/e4BFVkJD #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi #startsherestartsnow #AngelRising #VentureSouq #ClimateTech #COP28UAE #CleanTech #GreenTech #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #StartUps #VentureCapital

Climate investment is skyrocketing, with over $1 trillion expected by 2025—but where is all this money going? From renewable energy to carbon capture, the push for a greener future is bigger than ever. 🍃 Hamda Al Zaabi, Programs Assistant at startAD, breaks down where the biggest climate investments are happening and why they matter. Where do you see the next big shift? Drop your thoughts below! 💬 #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi  #AngelRising #VentureSouq #ClimateTech #COP28UAE #CleanTech #GreenTech #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #StartUps #VentureCapital VentureSouq Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

We’re thrilled to launch the third edition of the Conscious Investor Fellowship (CIF), hosted by VentureSouq and startAD, with a sharp focus on ClimateTech investing this year. We’re proud to join forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, whose expertise is amplifying the program’s impact. This invite-only, fully online fellowship (May–July) empowers investors with the skills, tools, and connections to back ventures that blend financial returns with real environmental progress. To date, 57 fellows—from VCs, family offices, private investors, corporates, philanthropies, and government entities—have completed CIF and are shaping the region’s impact investing landscape. Investing in climate or social impact startups? This is your chance to sharpen your expertise, connect with purpose-driven leaders, and tap into top-tier ClimateTech opportunities. Great news: we’ve extended the application deadline! Apply or nominate someone now—spots are limited, and we’re reviewing on a rolling basis. Don’t wait! Learn more and apply via our website https://lnkd.in/gq7XjeDM #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #Sustainability #ConsciousInvesting

🎙️ Season 2 Episode 1 is here! We’re diving into the future of food with Anshuman Bapna, Justine Dampt, Henry Gordon-Smith, Nicole Rogers, and moderator Majid Al Qassimi. What’s broken, what’s working, and what it’ll take to fix our food systems—tune in now. 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/eiXYnjbu #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi #startsherestartsnow #AngelRising #VentureSouq #ClimateTech #COP28UAE #CleanTech #GreenTech #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #StartUps #VentureCapital

Imagine reimagining the ordinary – like a water bottle – to create something better for the planet. ♻️ We challenged ourselves to transform everyday products to make them smarter and more sustainable. The solutions? Unexpected. The impact? Game-changing. These ideas could one day help reduce the waste crisis and encourage us to invest in circular solutions.  #startAD #NYUAD #NYUAbuDhabi #Tamkeen Hana Barakat Dominique Jade Chatfield

In light of World Health Day, we're spotlighting businesses within our ecosystem that are pioneering innovations in healthcare. From AI-powered platforms to smart solutions, these startups are making a real impact. Learn more about them and how they’re shaping the future of healthcare! #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi #WorldHealthDay Health Exam Healee TheDecisionLabs Sully.ai

Food, climate, and the future—this season, we’re diving in. 🌍 The “start here, start now” podcast is back with Season 2 for a new season exploring everything from agrifood tech to climate investment trends. What’s shaping the future of sustainability? Tune in as we uncover the key players, game-changing ideas, and what’s been cooking in the global climate and food landscape. 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/duy6ryTu #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi #startsherestartsnow #AngelRising #VentureSouq #ClimateTech #COP28UAE #CleanTech #GreenTech #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #StartUps #VentureCapital VentureSouq Lola Fernandez Flores Rick Fox Patricia Bubner, PhD Susan Graham Francisco Jardim

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Eid Al Fitr. Eid Mubarak from all of us at startAD! 🌙 نهنئكم في "ستارت إيه دي" بحلول عيد الفطر، أعاده الله عليكم وعلى أحبائكم بالخير واليُمن والبركات. عيدكم مبارك! 🌙 #startAD

The future of AI in MENA isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people who power it. 🚀 Christophe Zoghbi, founder of ZAKA | زكا, shares how upskilling young talent is turning curiosity into careers and ideas into innovation. Whether you’re looking to break into AI or take your skills to the next level, the journey starts now. Discover how the AI for Good initiative is shaping this future: https://lnkd.in/eSkJkAzC #startAD #Tamkeen #NYUAbuDhabi