ADGM Academy (ADGMA), in partnership with leading innovation and training partners and in collaboration with Mawaheb Talent Hub under the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), and Sindan, has concluded the inaugural edition of the Future Entrepreneurs Program focused on 3D printing.
The program marks a key step in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills, equipping participants with advanced knowledge in additive manufacturing technologies to support future-ready business development.
The ADGMA flagship initiative is designed to equip UAE job seekers with entrepreneurial capabilities and advanced manufacturing skills aligned with the nation’s future economy.
The three-week program concluded in a dedicated ‘Demo Day’ held in Al Ain, where the first cohort of 50 Emirati job seekers showcased locally designed innovations and manufactured prototypes developed throughout the program through a product exhibition.
Additionally, the event featured keynote presentations as well as certificate ceremonies for participating individuals. It brought together senior leadership, industry experts, specialists, partners, and guests to celebrate the achievements of participants and the growing role of homegrown innovation in supporting the UAE’s economic diversification ambitions.
The Demo Day Graduates demonstrated fully developed prototypes, validated business concepts, and functioning market-ready ideas, underscoring the program’s role in fostering entrepreneurship and creating future employment pathways.
The program is part of the UAE’s national development priorities. It integrates entrepreneurship training with hands-on experience in 3D printing and digital fabrication. The goal is to enable participants to transform innovative ideas into real prototypes and market-ready business concepts.
Ali Al Mehairi Senior Executive Director – Business Enablement ADGM Academy
“The Future Entrepreneurs Program 3D Printing reflects ADGMA’s commitment to empowering UAE talent with future-ready skills that support innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth. We are combining advanced manufacturing capabilities with entrepreneurial training and cultivating a new generation of creators, innovators, and business leaders who can contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s industrial and knowledge-based economy. ADGMA’s initiative also aims to highlight Al Ain’s growing role as an emerging center for innovation, excellence, and economic diversification.”
Throughout the program, participants received comprehensive training in entrepreneurial mindset development, business strategy, pitch building, and advanced manufacturing fundamentals, alongside practical exposure to materials selection, modelling, prototyping, and real-world applications of 3D printing technologies to turn bold ideas into commercial realities, as per the statement.
