- The deadline for submission of applications for the 7th cohort of MSI is Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Abu Dhabi-UAE – The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an hosted a ‘Join The Conversation’ panel session to discuss the theme of the 7th cohort of the Ma’an Social Incubator (MSI) ‘Entrepreneurship for Social Good’ .
Drawing on the participation of community members, innovators, social entrepreneurs and start-up companies in the social support sector, the expert-led session focused on the role of innovation and sustainable solutions in dealing with social challenges due to Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transportation.
The session is aimed at encouraging and motivating community members, entrepreneurs, social startups, and the most innovative social institutions in the field of Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport to present their innovations. ideas and projects to the 7th cohort of MSI..
His Excellency Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of Ma’an, said: “The ‘Join The Conversation’ sessions offer an open platform to Ma’an’s partners, community members and entrepreneurs with promising ideas to turn them into successful startups with a positive impact on society. This latest session gives entrepreneurs in the field of environmental sustainability a broader understanding of the unique needs of the 7th cohort.”
Bringing together experts and specialists from prominent organizations including the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Integrated Transport Center (ITC), and Emirates Driving Company (EDC), the session examines trends and expectations from entrepreneurs who want to join the 7th cohort. It outlines the strategies of the Government of Abu Dhabi in the areas of Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport as well as the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 of the United Nations which focuses on sustainable cities and communities..
The session also highlighted the role of businesses in supporting and creating social entrepreneurship and innovation, the challenges related to Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport, the opportunities to shape the future of Abu Dhabi in the environmental, social, and economic sustainability landscape, and how to provide a positive impact in the areas targeted by the 7th cohort.
Humaid Kanji, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, said: “This session will help us gain a better perspective on how to tackle Abu Dhabi’s most pressing social priorities, especially those related to the sustainability of cities, circular economy, and the development of effective tools and programs to achieve our social priorities through creativity and innovation“.
Ahmed Al Shaibani, Head of Comprehensive Transportation Planning at the Integrated Transport Center (ITC), said: “By participating in this session with like-minded entities from the government, private and third sectors, the ITC seeks to collaborate with Ma’an to deliver. a profound social impact in the sustainable transportation sector. Our goal is to change the future of social work by developing solutions that follow the changing or social change.
Mustafa Mohsen, Customer Happiness Manager at Emirates Driving Company (EDC), said: “The ideas presented in this session will stimulate discussions on how community members and social entrepreneurs can work together to transform their ideas. to programs and initiatives that improve transportation sustainability in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Through our collaboration with Ma’an, we aim to ensure the best possible support for such initiatives.“
During the session, participants proposed creative solutions to support emerging social enterprises in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision of promoting Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport to create sustainable cities and societies..
The deadline for submission of applications for the 7th cohort of MSI is Sunday, October 2, 2022.
The launch of the 7th cohort is in collaboration with the Making Prosperity initiative, an impact initiative that runs the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Maker Challenge – an open-innovation platform that aims to solve real-world challenges that affect the lives of those people in line with Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The 7th cohort was launched as part of the ‘Decade of Action Challenge’, a 10-year initiative by Making Prosperity and the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) that seeks to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development through innovative solutions, partnerships. , and transformative ideas. The 7th cohort will present the Challenge Question to the global start-up community to obtain technological and innovative solutions through submissions to the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Maker Challenge open innovation platform.
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About Ma’an
Established in February 2019 by the Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi, the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an drives social innovation and builds a culture of social contribution and participation to meet the social priorities of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Ma’an brings together the government, private sector and civil society with the goal of supporting innovative solutions and contributing to the development of strong, active, collaborative and inclusive communities.
The Authority has launched several pioneering programs through five pillars of work – Social Impact Bonds, Social Incubator and Accelerator program, Social Investment Fund, Community Engagement and Outreach Management to provide solutions and make a difference in lives. to Abu Dhabi residents. To this end, Ma’an provides resources and support to seed and grow community-based organizations, raise and allocate funds for community-based organizations and social initiatives, and promote community engagement. and a culture of volunteering. Ma’an is a ‘Ghadan 21’ accelerator program initiative, supporting Abu Dhabi to become one of the best places in the world to invest, live, work and visit.
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