Dubai – Sharikat Mubasher: Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announced it has opened registration for its Young Entrepreneurship Program 2026, a free summer initiative designed to equip Emirati youth with entrepreneurship, innovation, and financial literacy skills through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
Running from 13 July to 21 August 2026, the program is open to Emirati students aged 4 to 18 and will be delivered in both Arabic and English across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, as per the Fund’s official press release.
The curriculum combines interactive workshops, mini-market simulations, bootcamp challenges, mentoring activities, and Graduation Day project presentations.
The program is divided into four age-specific tracks covering entrepreneurship fundamentals, financial literacy, branding, product development, business planning, investor pitching, and career readiness. Younger participants will be introduced to entrepreneurial thinking through storytelling and creative activities, while older students will gain practical experience in developing business ideas, building prototypes, and presenting ventures to simulated investors.
Held under the theme "Their Summer Today, Their Businesses Tomorrow," the initiative aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among young Emiratis and help transform innovative ideas into future businesses. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis, with participation offered free of charge.
