“Climate tech is basically the pairing of innovative technologies with solutions,” says Tarawneh, “and we want to make that accessible for businesses and individuals to engage with in a very simple and straightforward way. Even more so with COP28 on the horizon.”
On arrival, Tarawneh recalls being won over by the emirate’s pace of life, way of doing business and community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
“There’s this energy here,” she says. “Something bubbling under the surface. I’m Jordanian and, as an Arab woman in business, I could see straight away that we were being given the space, freedom, power and autonomy to build”.
“I fell in love with Abu Dhabi from the first visit,” says Chizhov. “This is a city where you feel like you are part of something bigger. There are so many companies with which you can organize productive meetings, and the pace of activity here greatly contributes to efficiency in your professional and personal lives.”
iFarm was selected to join Hub71’s third cohort of 2022, and announced the relocation of its global HQ from Helsinki to Abu Dhabi in February 2023.
“It was a strategic move,” says Chizhov, “and Hub71 brought us opportunities that are of great importance for any startup, such as support to set up an office and R&D facilities.”
“Throughout our growth,” Tarawneh explains, “the Hub71 community has felt like an extension of the GFP team, providing expertise and support that has directly affected outcomes. Having all these experts come together to mutually support each other is a very special thing.”
