Emirates NBD has launched the fourth cohort of its National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI) programme.
The initiative is supported by several industry partners, including the DIFC Innovation Hub, Visa, Microsoft, and Dell Technologies.
The programme has already completed three previous cohorts, aiming to support the development of the next generation of Emirati fintech professionals.
The six-to-eight-week incubator is designed to equip Emirati entrepreneurs in the sector with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them grow their ventures.
The programme also supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation strategy by fostering local talent and entrepreneurship in fintech.
The current cohort includes startups focused on a range of sectors.
These include QuickPay, a digital platform that speeds up invoice payments in the real estate industry; Carbon2Capital, an AI-driven solution for tracking and managing carbon emissions; Jadwelny, a personalised travel planning platform using artificial intelligence; and Watermelon LTD, a platform connecting manufacturers, farmers, and F&B outlets within the food ecosystem.
This edition of the programme will feature several updates.
Participants will engage in more targeted meetings with Emirates NBD stakeholders relevant to their industries, as well as extended mentorship through partner-led Immersion Days and the bank’s Decision Makers Series.
Founders will also receive support on pitching to venture capitalists and will have the chance to network with industry professionals and subject matter experts.
An international trip to London is scheduled for June 2025, giving participants the opportunity to engage with the UK’s fintech sector and explore global expansion strategies.
Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, said:
“By providing these talented entrepreneurs with access to the mentorship, networking, and investment, we are helping them build innovative solutions that will positively impact the industry and economy.”
Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub, said:
“By collaborating with Emirates NBD and other leading partners, we are creating a thriving ecosystem where Emirati entrepreneurs can access the tools, mentorship, and global exposure they need to lead the next wave of fintech innovation from Dubai to the world.”
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