Join Emaratipreneur Community
The UAE’s leading national youth entrepreneurship platform — identifying, developing, and scaling high-quality Emirati youth-led startups from idea to market.
About us
About Emaratipreneur
We nurture and accelerate Emirati-led startups, fostering a culture of innovation that drives the UAE’s future-ready economy.
Premier platform for Emirati-led startups
To be the premier platform for nurturing and accelerating Emirati-led startups, fostering a culture of innovation that drives the UAE’s future-ready economy.
Empower young Emirati founders
To empower young Emirati entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, resources, and strategic networking opportunities to transform innovative ideas into sustainable ventures.
Pillars
How we scale founders in 2026
Four pillars guiding selection, mentorship, and national alignment.
Government integration
Direct alignment with national SME and grant pipelines, including partners such as Dubai SME and Expand North Star.
Data-driven mentorship
KPI-tracked mentor matching for measurable founder progress across structured sessions.
Program expansion
Scaling support toward 100+ startups annually in 2026, with Emaratipreneur Majlis forums linking founders and policymakers.
Global exposure
Flagship presence at GITEX and international showcases connecting Emirati founders to a worldwide audience.
What you get
Built as one connected founder journey
Mentorship, showcases, partnerships, and incubation designed to work together.
Seamless support
Programs, mentors, and events connected in one community pathway.
Founder-first experience
Clear steps from application to mentorship, pitching, and market exposure.
National alignment
Tied into UAE SME and innovation ecosystems for long-term traction.
Expert guidance
Mentors and operators who stay with founders beyond a single workshop.
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Emaratipreneur in motion
A short look at our community, events, and founder energy across the UAE.
Leadership
Meet the Emaratipreneur team
The operators guiding mentorship, community, and national founder support.
Alya Al Hebshi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Fatema Alhammadi
Chief Operating Officer
Faisal Al Dhaheri
Community Programs
Reem Almusabbah
Mentorship Support Lead
Aysha Alshamsi
Mentorship Support Lead
Maria Benkhelifa
Marketing Lead
Maitha AlZaabi
Sponsorship Lead
Abdallah Unp
Startups Support Lead
Exclusive benefits
Exclusive benefits of joining us
Showcase, partnerships, pitching, and incubation support built for Emirati founders.
1. Startup showcase
Opportunity to exhibit at major events like GITEX, gaining exposure to a global audience of 180,000+ attendees.
2. Partnership opportunities
Connect and partner with other startups, learning proven techniques for building successful collaborations.
3. Pitch opportunity
Participate in the Fantastic 50 session with 1-minute pitches to showcase your startup on the main stage.
4. Incubation support
Access virtual office memberships and structured support for Emirati founders ready to convert ideas into businesses.
Why Emaratipreneur
Why founders choose us
Trust, reliability, and long-term value for Emirati youth-led startups.
Reliable pathways
Structured programs and KPI-tracked mentorship built for lasting founder progress.
Tailored support
Every venture is different — matching and support adapt to stage and sector.
Professional ecosystem
Operators, mentors, and national partners ensuring smooth setup and follow-through.
Our journey
Our achievements — 2023 to 2025
Moments from Majlis forums, Fantastic 50 pitches, GITEX YouthX, and founder milestones across the UAE.
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Join Emaratipreneur Community
Join as a founder, mentor, or partner — and help scale Emirati startups from idea to market.
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Ask about applications, mentorship, sponsorship, or ecosystem partnerships.