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The UAE’s Journey to Becoming a Global Innovation Hub: VentureOne Perspective

Publisher IDC
Published Nov 13, 2025
Length 9 Pages
SKU # IDC20575921

Description

The United Arab Emirates has rapidly evolved into a global hub for innovation through strong national strategies and growing support for research and technology development. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) plays a central role in nurturing early-stage ventures and building an innovation-driven ecosystem. On July 18, 2025, IDC spoke with Reda Nidhakou, CEO of VentureOne, an ATRC-backed venture builder behind companies such as AI71, Quantum Gate, SteerAI, and Nabat. The discussion focused on VentureOne’s mission to create advanced “Made in the UAE” technologies, its global ambitions, and the challenges it faces in scaling innovation.“VentureOne is catalyzing the UAE’s rise as a global innovation hub and driving the ‘Made in the UAE’ movement. By commercializing advanced technologies, supporting pioneering research, and nurturing homegrown ventures, it empowers Abu Dhabi to shape the future through regional and global impact — fostering a robust, sustainable innovation ecosystem that aligns with the Advanced Technology Research Council’s vision for technological leadership and national prosperity.” — Melih Murat, associate research director, artificial intelligence, Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa, IDC.

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9 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

About ATRC and VentureOne

The UAE’s Approach to Tech Leadership: Made in the Emirates

The Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Tech Innovation Hub

ATRC’s Strategy Based on Its Entities: ASPIRE, TII, and VentureOne

VentureOne: 50 Tech Start-Ups in a Decade

Tackling the Challenges in Commercializing Innovation

Advisory and Customization-Centric Approach

The Importance of Developing Sovereign Solutions

Sustainable Venture Growth Through External Funding

Advice for the Technology Supplier

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