IFZA Global and AIM Launch Strategic Partnership

IFZA and AIM Launch Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cross-Border Investment & Business Growth

Strategic partnership will strengthen international business engagement and connect innovation-led companies with global investors and stakeholders through AIM Congress 2026.

Dubai, UAE – IFZA Global, the leading international business enablement platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIM Global Foundation, organiser of AIM Congress, establishing a strategic partnership to connect innovation-led businesses with global investors, support international market expansion, and strengthen cross-border investment opportunities through AIM Congress and the Foundation’s year-round global platform.

Through the partnership, IFZA will facilitate participation from high-growth companies across sectors including artificial intelligence, medical sciences, food and water security, and advanced technologies, connecting them with investors, business leaders, and decision-makers from around the world.

AIM Congress 2026, taking place from 7–9 September 2026, will serve as the primary platform for these engagements, convening senior government officials, policymakers, investors, and innovators to explore solutions and initiatives that advance sustainable investment, economic diversification, digital transformation, and cross-border cooperation.

The collaboration comes as the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. Building on this momentum, IFZA continues to expand international business connectivity and enable companies to establish, scale, and access new markets from the UAE.

This partnership represents an important step in bringing innovation-driven businesses, investors, and policymakers closer together across global markets. Through AIM Congress, IFZA is creating new opportunities for businesses to connect to capital, enter new markets, and build strategic partnerships that accelerate sustainable growth across borders.

Jochen Knecht
Chief Executive Officer, IFZA Global
IFZA and AIM Congress Partnership

AIM Congress was established to create strong connections between investors, businesses, governments, and economic institutions from around the world. Our partnership with IFZA strengthens this mission by bringing together organisations that share a commitment to investment promotion, industry growth, and sustainable economic development.

Dawood Al Shezawi
Chairman, AIM Global Foundation

As part of the partnership, IFZA will launch two strategic initiatives at AIM Congress 2026: the Germany–UAE Strategic Outlook Forum in cooperation with Pflueger International, a leading German consulting firm, which will convene senior government representatives, business leaders, and policymakers to discuss the factors shaping international investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. Additionally, the IFZA Business Lounge will provide a dedicated business matchmaking platform that will facilitate targeted introductions and foster high-value business and investment connections. These initiatives reinforce IFZA’s commitment to connecting businesses with global markets, strengthening international partnerships and creating new pathways to investment, market access, and sustainable growth from the UAE.

About IFZA Global

IFZA Global is an internationally focused business enablement ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, governments, and multinational companies with efficient, compliant, and cost-effective company formation and growth solutions, enabling companies to establish, operate, and scale with confidence across multiple markets.

IFZA is distinguished by its multinational approach and personalised service model, delivered through a global network of government entities, chambers of commerce, business councils, and authorised professional partners.

In addition to company formation, IFZA provides a range of value-added services, including flexible infrastructure and workspace solutions, marketing support, digital and AI transformation, compliance and professional training programmes designed to support collaboration, community engagement, and sustainable business growth worldwide.

About AIM Global Foundation

AIM Global Foundation is an independent international organisation dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth through smart investment, strategic partnerships, innovation, and international cooperation. The Foundation brings together governments, investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to address economic, social, and environmental challenges while creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and responsible development.

Through its global initiatives, including AIM Congress, the Foundation supports future-focused sectors such as digital transformation, green finance, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship, contributing to greater economic resilience and long-term global impact.