Sandooq Al Watan

Sandooq Al Watan is a community-driven, non-profit philanthropic initiative launched by Emirati businessmen to support the UAE's transition to a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. It functions as an impact investor, providing funding and support to initiatives, startups, and researchers that contribute to the nation's social and economic development, with a focus on fostering Emirati talent and innovation. The fund's key areas of support include sponsoring talented individuals, offering professional guidance to young talents, encouraging commercial startups with social impact, and backing applied research.