Dubai SME Commits $12M to Startup Growth via Future Majlis
Dubai SME allocated $12 million to startups in 2025 through its Future Majlis program, supporting UAE national entrepreneurs in key technology sectors. This initiative aims to foster scalable business models and contribute to the launch of 27,000 projects by 2033.
Dubai SME, the agency for small and medium-sized enterprises, invested approximately $12 million in startups during 2025. This funding was distributed via its Future Majlis program, which targets scalable business models by UAE nationals across vital sectors such as technology, AI, and logistics.
The program is a key component of Dubai SME's broader strategy to cultivate a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. It focuses on empowering local talent and integrating innovative solutions into the national economy.
This investment supports the overarching goal of launching 27,000 new projects by 2033, significantly boosting the region's startup landscape.