iFarm is the winner of the Future 100 Award in the UAE

The Future 100 initiative is led by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. It focuses on accelerating the growth of startups and scaleups operating in innovative industries and developing high-tech in the UAE.

We are proudly announcing that Farm earned a place on the Future 100 Companies for 2023 list as an emerging Agritech company.

"This recognition is a step forward and an immense motivation to keep working hard on what we do best – making the way people grow and consume food less harmful for ecosystems, more efficient, and healthier. Thank you to the UAE government, Hub71 community, and Future 100 expert panel for awarding this honor and entrusting iFarm with this responsibility."

Max Chizhov

co-founder and CBDO at iFarm

Shortlisted candidates underwent interviews with expert panels and were assessed based on rigorous criteria, including business model & viability, market potential, sustainability, and others. Besides Agritech, the winning companies operate in such sectors and industries as Renewable energy, Space, Robotics, FinTech, Web 3.0, and Biotechnology.

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In the UAE, based on the vision and directives of our wise leadership, we believe that the private sector is a strategic and key partner of the government in development, and we are keen to empower and enhance its contribution on an ongoing basis.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy of the UAE

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the UAE, during the Future 100 Award Ceremony at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.

Source: Future 100.

The Future 100 award is a testament to a company’s excellence in the industry. Being a honoree is also a unique opportunity to take part in acceleration programs and enjoy business support. Acceleration partners of the Future 100 include Dubai Future District Fund, Emirates NBD, Mohammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), and Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.

Full Future 100 Companies for 2023 list is published on the Entrepreneur Middle East.

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