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Khalifa Innovation Center

Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC) is a deep-tech incubator in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focused on commercializing scientific research into market-ready products. It supports entrepreneurs with tailored incubation and acceleration programs.

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Accelerator, Pre Seed, Seed
Focus sectors
Frontier, AI
Recorded regions
United Arab Emirates
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Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC) is an incubation center based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded to support the commercialization of local high-tech technologies and nurture them into successful startups. KIC operates under the auspices of Khalifa University and collaborates with several organizations, including Khalifa Fund, Mubadala, Tawazun, and Sandooq Al Watan. The center focuses on transforming research discoveries from laboratories into market-ready products through various programs and activities.

Focus

KIC provides incubation and accelerator programs designed to equip participants with entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. The center emphasizes entrepreneurship and mentorship, business model development, technology acceleration and product development, investment cycles, intellectual property review, and pitching to investors.

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KIC aims to enhance the competitiveness of the UAE by increasing patent applications, startups, and licensing, aligning with the Abu Dhabi 2030 plan and the UAE 2021 plan.

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