Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) continues to strengthen its commitment to innovation and economic diversification by partnering with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism to deliver the EGA Ramp-Up programme. This year’s cohort has seen rapid progress with startups specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), supporting the UAE’s vision to build a knowledge-based economy.
Program Highlights
- The EGA Ramp-Up provides startups with hands-on mentorship, funding preparation, and business strategy development.
- Special emphasis is placed on sustainable projects that align with the UAE’s climate and economic goals.
- The collaboration reinforces UAE’s campaign ‘Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’, positioning it as a leading global entrepreneurship destination.
Stakeholder Perspectives
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasized the pivotal role entrepreneurs play in the UAE’s future economy, applauding EGA’s leadership in fostering a competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Medea Nocentini, co-founder of C3 – program partner, praised EGA Ramp-Up as a catalyst turning visionary ideas into impactful enterprises addressing real-world challenges.

