MOCCAE, EGF partner to boost UAE AgriTech SMEs

MoU signed at Emirates Agriculture Exhibition 2025

The agreement was formalized during the Emirates Agriculture Exhibition and Conference 2025 in Al Ain, attended by Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Najla Al Midfa, Vice Chair and Managing Director of EGF.

Strategic partnership to empower SMEs in food security and AgriTech

The collaboration unites two key national entities to support SMEs working in food and water security, agricultural innovation, local production, environmental technologies, and climate-aligned business models.

Shared vision for a sustainable and resilient economy

MOCCAE and EGF aim to unlock opportunities for UAE businesses to lead in creating a more self-sufficient, sustainable, and resilient economy — addressing food supply security and advancing environmental innovation.

Framework for knowledge exchange and promotion

The MoU establishes a platform for sharing expertise, promoting eligible companies, and showcasing success stories aligned with the UAE’s climate and food security goals.

Minister Dr Amna’s statement on partnership goals

Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak emphasized the importance of this partnership in achieving the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and UAE Vision 2031. She highlighted the private sector’s role in driving environmental resilience and future readiness.

EGF’s commitment to long-term support for innovators

Najla Al Midfa expressed EGF’s dedication to supporting businesses that address national challenges through innovation and scale, providing not just capital but strategic guidance, governance, and network access.

About Emirates growth fund

With AED 1 billion in capital, EGF invests in UAE-based growth-stage companies in strategically important sectors, offering long-term partnerships designed to help businesses scale sustainably.