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Unlock the full potential of your family business:

Corporate Venture Building with THABAT

Launched by the Ministry of Economy and Bridgemaker, THABAT offers a bespoke approach to business innovation, ensuring family businesses' legacy preservation and NxtGen empowerment.

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THABAT INNOVATION BOOTCAMP

THABAT - Family Business Innovation Bootcamp

Your 8 week bootcamp to become your families innovation expert and learn how to invest into start-ups and evaluate innovation opportunities 

THABAT VENTURING PROGRAM

Empower the next generation of your family business through Corporate Innovation!

Equip your next generation to be future-ready with THABAT's 3-5 month corporate venturing program. Expand your business through innovation, create your family's next venture and leave your mark on the legacy.

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THABAT OPPORTUNITY

“Family businesses are the bedrock of UAE's economic design, with a strong past of pioneership. 

 

Today presents a chance to extend their legacy into the new economies, solidifying their role as tomorrow's visionary entrepreneurs and propelling their ceaseless expansion."

HIS EXCELLENCY ABDULLAH BIN TOUQ AL MARRI
Minister of Economy of the UAE

OUR COLLABORATION NETWORK

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FOUNDERS

STRATEGIC PARTNER

COLLABORATION PARTNERS

MAKE IT YOUR SUCCESS STORY

Accomplish validated business ideas & investment ready ventures in less than 5 months

The time for you to write your own success story is now!

8 out of 10

30%

executives consider innovation to be a critical driver of growth

for organizations, which is initiated through venture building

higher success rate 

for Corporate Venture Building ventures instead of normal startups

50+

Ventures built

by our expert partner Bridgemaker & their venture architects

80+

Ideas per participant

generated on average within the THABAT Venturing Program to create your next opportunity!

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THABAT Venturing Program

Venture Exploration

1 Week

One week of workshops to come up with the next successful business idea

THINK BIG WORKSHOP

 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

VENTURE FOCUS WORKSHOP

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Innovation Frame &
Capability Assessment 

Venturing Program

3-5 Months

Development of the venture to be ready for investment following a clear strategy:

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2

3

Venture with customer-tested idea &
initial investment case

Enablement of participants with venture building methodology

IDEATION

MARKET PREPARATION

MARKET APPROACH

THABAT INSIGHT #1

Create your new business opportunity

THABAT enables you to conceive of a unique business concept, test it with potential clients, and establish a sustainable growth strategy.

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THABAT INSIGHT #2

Leverage a proven methodology

You will create your business venture through our proven corporate venture building methodology that was already used in 100+ projects and lead to 50+ sucessful ventures.

THABAT INSIGHT #3

Expand your knowledge

You have our expert team by your side that will lead you through the program step by step. 

 

You will not only build something new but gain new tools for your day-to-day work that will help you to be more efficient and customer-focused. 

 

Learn by venturing — discover endless possibilities.

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WHY THABAT

Turning ideas into successful business innovations

THABAT's mission is to equip family businesses with the tools, knowledge, guidance, and network they need to expand their legacy. Hand in hand, we will create an investment-ready venture and ensure a prosperous future — together.

THABAT BATCH 1.0

Graduation Highlights

THABAT INAUGURAL BATCH - GRADUATION

The recent graduation ceremony, hosted by H.E. Abdullah bin Touq, UAE Minister of Economy, marked a significant milestone, highlighting the achievements and dedication of THABAT Batch 1.0's participants, uniting over 45 families across 4 generations.

THABAT Batch 2.0 has officially launched! Seize this moment and register to experience unparalleled growth.

Inspiring Success Stories Made in UAE

THABAT SUCCESS STORY — ALSERKAL

The powerful all-in-one solution for property management, work orders, field service, and all your estate needs.

With the idea of apterra, Alserkal has taken a bold step to transform its real estate business, one of its core industries, by digitizing maintenance services and opening up to the digital age.

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"The program is a game changer — I learned a new way to think about business ideas. It has also enabled us to create apterra — which will lead us to digital business models as a Family Business.”

Eisa Alserkal — Head of Real Estate Division

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THABAT SUCCESS STORY — AL YOUSUF

The platform connects nutraceutical producers and health experts to elevate expertise exchange and product market to a new level.

Al Yousuf has discovered a promising niche beyond their core business and created nutralis, an idea with great potential in the nutraceuticals sector, entirely focused on the well-being of UAE citizens

“The collaborative model of Thabat and the work with Bridgemaker enabled us to re-imagine our path forward as a family business, exploring new industries
and business models”

Maitha Al Yousuf - Head of HR & Marketing 

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Across the sands of time, UAE families have been the bedrock of the nation's economic foundation. Their dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering vision have paved the way for prosperity.

 

Thabat admires the remarkable journey of family businesses in the UAE and offers its expertise to support their future success. We honor their legacy and navigate side-by-side through the ever-changing business landscape in the world. Thabat empowers UAE families to explore new horizons and ensure a lasting impact for the generations to come.

Honor your Legacy
Embrace the Present
Shape your Future

REGISTER NOW!

Join Batch 2.0 of the THABAT VENTURING PROGRAM 

DUBAI LOCATION

In5 Tech

King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street

- Dubai -

CONTACT

ABU DHABI LOCATION

Hub 71

Abu Dhabi Global Market Square Al Maryah Island 
- Abu Dhabi -

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