Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2023 Winner: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA)
Maryam Hassani, Acting Head of Trends and Innovation at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), discusses the ECA's recognition at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2023 in the Startup – Government category for their groundbreaking Anjal Z Program.
This collaborative initiative with ADIO, Techstars, and Hub 71 focuses on leveraging technology and innovation to advance early childhood development. The programme, supported by AED15 million in funding over three years, empowers global startups to address ECD challenges and create solutions in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
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