Alternative proteins
Novel foodstuffs and functional ingredients for shifting global diets.
Abu Dhabi Investment OfficeA global hub for farmed food and potable water
AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance, helping Abu Dhabi and the UAE lead on food security and water scarcity.
AED 90B
INCREMENTAL GDP BY 2045
60,000+
NEW JOBS
AED 128B
TARGET INVESTMENT
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THE CLUSTER
What is AGWA?
AGWA is a global hub for farmed and novel food products as well as potable water, a platform to maximise commercial opportunities and enable Abu Dhabi and the UAE to play a leading role in global efforts to tackle food shortages and water scarcity.
Led by ADDED and ADIO, the cluster drives advancements in areas such as alternative proteins, functional ingredients, algae, farming and reverse-osmosis membranes. Companies joining AGWA gain advanced infrastructure, funding access, skilled talent, and partnerships across government, R&D institutions and academia.
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At a glance
LAUNCHED
2024 · second ADIO cluster
LED BY
ADDED + ADIO
CONTEXT
A AED 77.4T global industry · 24,000 farms in Abu Dhabi
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FOCUS AREAS
From novel food to abundant water.
Algae applications
Algae-based products for food, feed and industrial use.
Desert-fit farming
Controlled-environment agriculture proven in arid conditions.
Water technology
Reverse-osmosis membranes, treatment and efficient-use solutions.
Smart supply chains
Logistics and supply-chain innovation toward net food exports.
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THE ECOSYSTEM
Regulators, infrastructure and research, already signed on.
REGULATORY
ADAFSAADQCC
Streamlined approvals for food and water solutions.
INFRASTRUCTURE
AD PortsAD AirportsADDCMasdar City
Ports-to-plate logistics, utilities and land.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
ATRCADIA LabKhalifa UniversityUAEUHub71
Joint R&D, talent development and venture support.
GET IN TOUCH
Bring your project to AGWA.
Bring a food or water technology with commercial legs, AGWA connects it to infrastructure, funding and sovereign demand.