Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is a government fund in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Not-for-profit economic development fund of the Government of Abu Dhabi, set up in 2007. It offers seven loan programmes, including a First-time Founders Loan, to Abu Dhabi businesses wholly owned by UAE nationals, plus training and accelerator programmes.

What it offers

• “Khalifa Fund offers an integrated financing ecosystem comprising seven financing programmes designed to support Emirati entrepreneurs and Abu Dhabi-based businesses at every stage of growth, from business establishment and expansion to innovation, advanced technologies, and operational efficiency.” — khalifafund.ae
• “Covers the capital and operational expenses required to launch a business, including rent, salaries, utilities, and other operating costs” — khalifafund.ae
• “Finances investments in artificial intelligence and robotics technologies.” — khalifafund.ae

Who can apply

• “Be 100% owned by UAE nationals.” — khalifafund.ae
• “Be legally established and operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.” — khalifafund.ae
• “Have an owner/partner aged between 18 and 65 years, with no open court cases.” — khalifafund.ae
• “Meet the required business age (varies by programme; some programmes are open to startups, while others require at least one year of operation).” — khalifafund.ae

Stages

Growth

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.