Young Entrepreneurship Program 2026
Young Entrepreneurship Program 2026 – Summer Cohort, An exciting initiative by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) designed to inspire and equip young Emiratis with entrepreneurial knowledge, financial literacy, and future-ready business skills.
The programme will be delivered across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra during Summer 2026 and will engage students through interactive workshops, business simulations, mentoring activities, and graduation showcases tailored to different age groups.
Programme Overview
Programme Period
13 July 2026 – 21 August 2026
Locations
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra
Target Audience
Emirati Youth aged 4–18 years
Language of Delivery
Arabic & English
Programme Fees
Free programme – no cost
Format
Four-session learning pathway (3 hours per session) including interactive workshops, mini-market simulations, bootcamp challenges, mentoring activities, and Graduation Day presentations.
Age-Based Learning Cycles
Cycle 1 (Ages 4–6):
Play-based entrepreneurship, storytelling, teamwork, and basic exchange concepts.
Cycle 2 (Ages 7–9):
Financial literacy, branding, pricing, customer interaction, and mini-market simulations.
Cycle 3 (Ages 10–14):
Business ideation, prototyping, branding, financial modelling, and pitching skills.
Cycle 4 (Ages 15–18):
Business planning, investor simulations, pitch deck development, mentoring, and market-readiness training.
Programme Objectives
Foster an entrepreneurial mindset through creativity, curiosity, confidence, and innovation.
Develop practical business skills including ideation, branding, financial planning, sales, and presentation skills.
Enhance financial literacy through hands-on learning in saving, pricing, budgeting, and value creation.
Provide real-world business exposure through Graduation Day showcases and pitching opportunities.
Encourage youth participation in future entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.
Key Highlights
Age-appropriate curriculum designed specifically for four developmental stages.
Completely free programme supported by KFED.
Interactive and experiential learning environment.
Business simulations, prototype development, mentoring, and presentation opportunities.
Graduation Day showcasing student projects and achievements.
Certificates of participation and recognition awards for outstanding performers.
Together, let us empower the next generation of innovators, business leaders, and entrepreneurs who will contribute to the UAE’s future growth and prosperity.
Young Entrepreneurship Program Application Form
