Key Takeaways
- Khalifa Fund backs 10 Emirati SMEs to showcase innovations at Grains Africa 2025.
- The event will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 21–23, 2025.
- Participating companies represent agtech, food security, and sustainable agriculture sectors.
- The initiative aligns with the Fund’s SME Export Enablement Programme.
- Companies aim to expand into Africa’s fast-growing agricultural markets.
Khalifa Fund Empowers Emirati Enterprises for Global Expansion
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (Khalifa Fund) is supporting 10 Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in Grains Africa 2025, a major global event focused on agriculture and food security. Scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 21 to 23, the event is expected to serve as a platform for building international collaborations and accessing new markets.
Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund, stated: “This participation highlights our commitment to supporting Emirati startups and entrepreneurs, while enhancing their global competitiveness, and is in line with Khalifa Fund’s vision to establish a sustainable business ecosystem, which will support long-term growth and economic diversification.”
Khalifa Fund Highlights UAE Innovation at Grains Africa 2025
The Emirati SMEs, operating in agriculture technology, food security, and sustainable agriculture, will showcase a variety of solutions designed to enhance productivity and sustainability. Participating companies include East Gate, a bakery equipment specialist; iPack, a provider of sterile cardboard packaging; Printing Talk, offering precision-printed packaging; iPlast Industries, a pioneer in plastic pallets and packaging solutions; Samira Maatouk, a premium Emirati coffee brand; Orion, a supplier of advanced packaging products; and Popular Popcorn, a family-run healthy snack business.
According to organizers, Africa’s agricultural markets are projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, underscoring the significance of participation for SMEs seeking international growth opportunities.
Strengthens Export and SME Development Programs
The participation forms part of the Khalifa Fund’s SME Export Enablement Programme, launched in 2025. The initiative equips SMEs with advisory services, capacity building, and access to trade platforms to help them expand globally. By supporting their entry into Africa, the Fund aims to enhance export growth, promote Emiratisation in supply chains, and contribute to the UAE’s sustainable development goals.
Through this effort, the Khalifa Fund continues its strategy of promoting entrepreneurship, supporting SMEs, and consolidating the UAE’s position as a hub for agricultural and industrial innovation.
