- StartAD and VentureSouq launched CIF 3.0 to focus on ClimateTech investing, in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s EAD.
- The eight-week program will equip 25 C-suite executives with tools to develop impactful investment strategies in ClimateTech.
- EAD’s involvement ensures the program’s focus on collaboration and empowering investors to drive change in the ClimateTech sector.
StartAD
What happened? StartAD and Venture Souq launched the 3rd edition of the Conscious Investor Fellowship (CIF 3.0). The program is in partnership with the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi (EAD)and is solely focused on ClimateTech investing.
What will the program entail? The eight-week program from April to July 2025 will welcome 25 fellows. They represent C-suite executives and capital allocators from sovereign wealth funds. As well as, family offices, government entities, corporations, and philanthropies.
The program is invite-only and offers the fellows a tailored curriculum, immersive skill building, and networking. This will be led by practitioners from the venture capital, technology, philanthropy, and finance industries.
EAD
Role of EAD EAD’s involvement ensures the fellowship focuses on ClimateTech investment. Furthermore, the fellowship is focusing on empowering participants to develop investment strategies.
Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD added: “At the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, we recognise that impactful climate action requires collaboration and a strong environmental innovation and investment ecosystem. As a partner of CIF 3.0, we are equipping investors with the knowledge and networks needed to drive change within the ClimateTech space.”
Who are they? StartAD is an Abu-Dhabi accelerator, steering local and global startups to scale in the UAE and beyond. It is powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, it is a model that aims to create customized and impact-driven programs in partnership with stakeholders including governments, corporations, investors, and innovation entities.
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