Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has entered into a strategic agreement with Inovartic Investment to enhance bilateral cooperation and support startups in the gaming sector in the UAE.
This agreement is built around a comprehensive framework that provides early-stage gaming startups with incubation support, specialized training, and financial assistance. These initiatives will help developers design, build, and successfully bring to market original gaming content.
Additionally, the Khalifa Fund-Inovartic Investment agreement will deliver capacity-building programs to enhance expertise in areas such as game design and storytelling, in line with international best practices.
This partnership underscores the shared dedication of both organizations toward nurturing a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the gaming sector. It marks a strategic move toward driving innovation and sustainable growth in the sector, while cementing the UAE’s role as a center for digital creativity.
To further accelerate innovation, the collaboration will focus on streamlining the commercialization of gaming prototypes, enhancing investor pitch strategies, and improving pathways for the successful launch of products in the market. Additionally, the agreement will pave the way for joint events and exhibitions that will showcase local talent and groundbreaking projects, increasing their visibility and impact on a larger scale.
Mouza Obaid Al Nasri Acting CEO Khalifa Fund
“This partnership represents a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting and empowering Emirati entrepreneurs within the gaming industry. By cultivating an environment that advocates creativity and innovation, we seek to unlock the capabilities of local talent in this dynamic field. Our collaboration with Inovartic Investment reflects our steadfast dedication to strengthening the knowledge economy and promoting sustainable development across diverse sectors, in alignment with the UAE’s long-term national vision.”
Saif Al Darmaki, Chairman and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment, stated that, “This agreement marks a transformative chapter in shaping the UAE’s future creative economy. By uniting strategic incubators with the rich legacy of Emirati storytelling, we are empowering a new generation of game developers to craft globally resonant intellectual properties, rooted in Abu Dhabi’s vision. Our collaboration with Khalifa Fund underscores a shared ambition: to drive innovation, celebrate local heritage, and position Abu Dhabi as the region’s premier hub for gaming industry.”
“We are honored to partner with Khalifa Fund in driving transformative growth within the gaming industry. This collaboration goes beyond nurturing startups — it is about building a dynamic ecosystem where creative talent, cultural heritage, and global vision converge. Together, we are empowering Emirati innovators to redefine the gaming landscape, ensuring their influence extends from the UAE to the world stage,” noted Anwar Hussain, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Inovartic Investment.
