Abu Dhabi SME Hub launches new program called ‘Access to Experts’ to connect entrepreneurs with leading industry mentors.
The Abu Dhabi SME Hub, a Khalifa Fund initiative, has launched the Access to Experts program, which will allow entrepreneurs to connect with leading industry mentors.
Through the program, entrepreneurs will have access to a list of experts across three main themes – access to the Abu Dhabi market; business expertise, including design thinking, investment readiness, legal, tax and financial advisory; and industry expertise across F&B, retail, agriculture, financial technology and artificial intelligence.
Entrepreneurs will be able to send their questions to the experts through a live-link on the Abu Dhabi SME Hub, which will then be answered by the relevant expert and shared directly with the entrepreneur.
The answers will then be published on the Hub to ensure these recommendations are accessible to a wider audience. The entrepreneurs will also be able to request one-on-one meetings with experts, for short advisory sessions.
Rashed Al Blooshi, vice chairman of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of ‘Access to Experts’ on the Abu Dhabi SME Hub digital platform. At Khalifa Fund, we’re constantly identifying innovative new ways to provide entrepreneurs with access to resources and knowledge that will empower them on their entrepreneurial journey.”
He added: “We’ve created a live-link that gives entrepreneurs direct access to some of the brightest minds in their respective fields. I thoroughly look forward to seeing the positive outcomes and working closely with our selected experts.”
He also said he hoped the initiative will contribute to supporting the business environment in Abu Dhabi while confirming that new experts will continue to be added.
The Abu Dhabi SME Hub has invited industry leaders from among the top organisations and institutions in the UAE to contribute to the program, including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ICLO, Emirates Angels, Stratecis, InnovaMENA and MS Accounting and Tax Consultancy.
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