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New Energy Nexus (NEX) is the world’s leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs. NEX started in California, and now operates programs in 10 other countries – via which 878 startups have been supported, and US$ 1.5 Bn of investments have been mobilised.

UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) is an independent, non-partisan organisation founded by Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan in 2022. The primary mission of the UICCA is to grow the green economy in the UAE through three main pillars including Innovation & Technology, Policy, Research and Advocacy and Finance Mechanisms. It serves as a platform for engagement between the UAE government, private sector, NGOs and other stakeholders – fueling the nation’s commitment towards Net-Zero by 2050 and beyond

Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) is an independent, global, non-governmental organization advancing policy innovation and thought leadership within the energy community. RAP provides clarity, vision and new ideas to decision-makers and the broader energy community, by developing and sharing global best practices tailored to local priorities, acting as a trusted advisor to promote implementation. Building on peer-to-peer relationships, RAP helps decision-makers and stakeholders navigate the complexities of climate and power sector policy, regulation, and markets. Our team focuses on the world’s four largest power markets, responsible for half of all power generation: China, Europe, India, and the United States.