From Startup to Bankable Business: Financing Readiness and EDB Support

This practical one-hour session will help founders understand how banks assess startups and mSMEs, what makes a business finance-ready, and how to prepare a credible funding request. The session will cover financing options, business-plan assessment, financial projections, funding requirements, use of funds, documentation, traction expectations, and repayment capacity. Participants will also receive an overview of how Emirates Development Bank supports qualifying startups and mSMEs through financial and non-financial solutions.