ADGM Academy and ADI Foundation Launch FutureTech 4.0 to Empower 10,000 Emirati Students

ADGM Academy  and The ADI Foundation,  an Abu-Dhabi-based organization building sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure, today announced the launch of FutureTech 4.0, a landmark national initiative that will empower 10,000 Emirati students over the next three years with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive in the era of Web 4.0.

Anchored in the ADGM Academy Tech Centre, FutureTech 4.0 will deliver advanced training, cutting-edge research, intellectual property creation, and community-driven innovation to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted global leader in digital finance and frontier technologies.

Web 4.0 is widely regarded as the next frontier in the evolution of the digital economy, an intelligent, interconnected ecosystem where blockchain, AI, and advanced digital platforms converge to power real-time, secure, and transparent interactions across industries. By embedding Web 4.0 concepts into education and workforce development, FutureTech 4.0 positions the capital as one of the first movers in the region to not only adopt but also shape this technological revolution.

Graduates emerging from the program will be equipped with globally competitive skills and prepared to drive innovation both within the UAE and in international markets, creating a new generation of leaders, future-ready and globally relevant.

“This collaboration with ADI Foundation is a pivotal step in cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for financial innovation and digital transformation. By empowering 10,000 Emirati students with Web 4.0 skills, we are preparing a new generation of leaders who will not only accelerate our national digital economy, but also compete on the world stage.”

– Mansoor Jaffar, CEO, ADGM Academy

“FutureTech 4.0 is the talent engine that will power the UAE’s sovereign digital economy. By equipping 10,000 Emirati students with deep capabilities in blockchain, AI, and next-generation digital infrastructure, we are building a workforce that can architect and scale the Web 4.0 systems our nation is moving toward. Through this partnership with ADGM Academy; we are building the capabilities required to support Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambition to lead in trusted, high-impact digital innovation.”

– Ajay Bhatia, Principal Council Member, ADI Foundation

The launch of FutureTech 4.0 represents an investment in talent and a demonstration of Abu Dhabi’s foresight in aligning national priorities with global digital transformation trends. By combining regulatory excellence with educational innovation, FutureTech will create a pipeline of future-ready leaders who will reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a key architect of the global Web 4.0 economy.