ADIO drives growth across priority sectors that align with Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision. By focusing on areas with high growth potential and global relevance, ADIO empowers innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to unlock new value in the Emirate.
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Agriculture
With abundant sunshine, vast open land, and a growing focus on food and water innovation, the emirate has become a natural hub for agriculture and AgriTech firms. The sector has attracted both traditional farming operations and modern agribusinesses, supported by government partnerships and a pro-innovation environment.
Abu Dhabi’s commitment to cutting-edge agricultural practices and advanced AgTech solutions is driving investments in vertical farming, controlled environment agriculture, and food processing, while addressing regional and global food security challenges through initiatives like the AGWA (AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance) Cluster, Abu Dhabi’s dedicated ecosystem for advancing innovation in food and water sustainability.
Highlights
Streamlined food imports, exports, and inspections through Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform
Over 82,000 square kilometres of farm area
Site of the world’s largest indoor vertical farm for R&D
Strong support for sector through government initiatives, partnerships, business support, and infrastructure