# SDF invests in Machina Labs for advanced robotics manufacturing in UAE

The Strategic Development Fund announced an initial investment and partnership with Machina Labs to explore a joint venture for advanced robotic manufacturing in the UAE.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2025-12-01
- Where: UAE, United Arab Emirates
- Status: announced
- Products: advanced robotic manufacturing
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Machina Labs](https://endata.com/companies/89442.md)
- [Strategic Development Fund](https://endata.com/companies/69870.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [roboticsindustrymonthly.com](https://roboticsindustrymonthly.com/category/ma-and-partnerships/page/2/), 2026-01-03: "The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) has announced an initial investment and partnership agreement with Machina Labs, establishing a framework to explore a joint venture focused on advanced robotic manufacturing in the UAE and the wider region."

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