F&B Innovation Lab – A Khalifa Fund & FBMG Initiative

Do you have an innovative concept that could enhance UAE's F&B sector?

We are actively looking for the next exciting F&B product that will shape the future of lucrative F&B industry.

Register for F&B Innovation Lab for the opportunity to be connected with UAE’s leading F&B manufacturers and kickstart your F&B product creation and development.

Developing local
Emirati talent for the
F&B ecosystem

Initiating new product
launches that are
UAE-relevant, with a
local flavor

Engaging Emirati F&B
product developers
with the F&B
manufacturing sector

SUCCESS STORIES

In the first year, UAE manufacturers launched 2 products
with a further two currently in development phase

In the first year, UAE manufacturers launched 2 products with a further two currently in development phase

For further queries and to know more about the F&B Innovation Lab program, visit our virtual office

Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

shaping the future of F&B sector in the uae!

F&B Innovation Lab aims to encourage and foster innovative new F&B products with the potential to reach international markets. The lab envisions to develop and promote Emiratis, with a successful product-market fit, who decide to pursue commercialization of their products. Partnering with key local F&B manufacturers to champion, mentor and support Emiratis for the commercialization of their products and to create the early foundations for ideation, innovation and an ecosystem for Emirati talent in the F&B sector.

Great leadership

Come together to shape the future of the F&B sector in UAE! We stress on the innovators of your commitment to the F&B sector and Innovation Lab while we appreciate a demonstration of adaptability. We encourage you to maintain the belief in yourself and dedicate all efforts to pushing the boundaries of the F&B sector.

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development

An opportunity for the new generation to excel, where the ideas and enthusiasm of the younger generation are supported by the expertise and experience of the industry – a win-win solution.

Saleh Lootah

UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group

” It’s very important to do these programs because we get a chance to learn about the industry faster than just being in a university. We get to meet industry leaders and also like-minded students. Also, we have big respect for our mentors. They have put in a lot of effort, especially in teaching us from the scratch and explaining how to potentially build our ideas moving forward.”

Bisher Zumot

F&B Innovation Lab Incubate

” The remarkable aspect about the Bootcamp was that it was designed in a manner suitable for both professionals and even university students. We had the chance to learn about the latest strengths and challenges in the F&B industry. By the end of the Bootcamp, we were able to develop our own consumer-benefit ladder and product models.”

Shaikha Farousha

F&B Innovation Lab Incubate

” Passion was the driving force for joining the F&B Innovation Lab Bootcamp. During the training sessions, we worked closely with professionals in the food and beverage sector where they mentored us in converting our passion into business concepts that would serve UAE F&B sector.”

Rashed Alfalasi

F&B Innovation Lab Incubate