The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) offers the Health Research and Innovation Grant, providing funding of up to AED 2 million to support researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs within the Emirate's healthcare ecosystem. The grant focuses on several priority areas, including:
Cell and Gene Therapy
Omics and Precision Medicine
Neurodegenerative and Neuroinflammatory Diseases
Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Behavioural Health and People of Determination
Emergency Preparedness
Innovation in Health Span and Biology of Aging
Smart Hospitals/Clinics and Telemedicine
Metabolic Syndromes
The grant aims to encourage a culture of research and innovation among healthcare providers and professionals, enhance local capabilities in clinical research, and increase the number of solutions "Made in Abu Dhabi," including local intellectual property.