Program Overview
LevelUP Innovation in Agriculture & Food

A program designed to empower KF entrepreneurs, SMEs, and startups with tools to accelerate innovation, build local food supply chain resilience, and drive scalable solutions in agriculture.

Anticipated Outcomes:

• 2 months of specialized learning with industry experts.
• Market access & networking events for up to 10 selected SMEs/startups, including matchmaking with investors, buyers, and partners.
• Business model reinvention support to scale operations.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Agritech startups/SMEs based in Abu Dhabi OR UAE/international startups willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
• Tech-driven, scalable solutions (prototype required).
• Stage: Early Seed (prototype-ready) to Pre-Series A.
• 8–10 startups will be shortlisted.

Focus Areas:

• Energy & water efficiency in agriculture.
• IoT platforms for farm monitoring/management.
• Ag biotech in food production.
• Disease identification & detection technologies.
• Regenerative agriculture, soilless growing media.
• Indoor farming innovations.
• Food loss/waste management solutions.
• Ag fintech and ag marketplaces.

Benefits:

• 16+ hours of mentorship & training with industry specialists.
• Product validation & investor readiness workshops.
• Access to Khalifa Fund’s investor/buyer network.
• Fast-track entry to partner accelerators for winners.