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Top 14 Accelerators and Incubators in United Arab Emirates

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If you are looking to start your business in United Arab Emirates, it is never a bad idea to join an accelerator or incubator.

These organizations are designed to help startup businesses by providing them with office space, advice and access to potential partners, investors, and customers.

In this article, we have collected the 14 most popular accelerators and incubators from United Arab Emirates.


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1) FasterCapital

FasterCapital

FasterCapital is a global online incubator and accelerator that assists businesses with money raising as well as technical and business development services.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Abeer Nihlawi, Bashar Hamood, Fadi Kallas, Hesham Zreik, Terry Crospy
  • Industries: FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Software, Ecommerce, Blockchain
  • Number of investments: 152
  • Number of exits: 4
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 4

You can find their website here.

2) Intelak Hub

Intelak Hub

Intelak gives early and late stage start-ups access to programs and mentorship from leading organisations.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Jithin Manoharan
  • Industries: Aviation, Technology, Education, Travel, Tourism
  • Number of investments: 55
  • Number of exits: 2
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 8

You can find their website here.

3) DIFC Fintech Hive

DIFC Fintech Hive

The DIFC Innovation helps Fintech, InsurTech, RegTech and Islamic Fintech startups create solutions for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2017
  • Industries: FinTech, Technology
  • Number of investments: 47
  • Number of exits: 4

You can find their website here.

4) TURN8

TURN8

Venture Capital as a Service is what TURN8 is (VCaaS).

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2013
  • Industries: HealthTech, FinTech, Transportation, Logistics, SaaS, Smart Cities, AI, IoT
  • Number of investments: 46
  • Number of exits: 1

You can find their website here.

5) Womena

Womena

Womena is a media company that creates the most inspiring and interesting content for women in the region. They do this to promote equality and diversity by telling the stories of women who have made big changes.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Chantalle Dumonceaux, Elissa Freiha
  • Industries: Ecommerce, SaaS, Technology, Software, Consumer, Internet, Information Technology
  • Number of investments: 12
  • Number of exits: 1

You can find their website here.

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6) Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai

Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai

Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai is the best program in Dubai for helping innovative companies in IoT & Connectivity, Urban Automation & Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Industries: IoT, Urban Automation Mobility, AI, Blockchain, Open City Data, Sustainable Cities, Smart Government, RetailTech
  • Number of investments: 12
  • Number of exits: 1
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 14

You can find their website here.

7) Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) was created to help the UAE's transition to a knowledge-based economy by supporting the innovation environment.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Abu Dhabi
  • Industries: Technology, Education, Water, Transport, Clean Energy, Health, Space
  • Number of investments: 05

You can find their website here.

8) Dalma Capital

Dalma Capital

Delmis Capital is a gateway for capital and investment. It is strategically located between east and west.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Zachary Cefaratti
  • Industries: Cryptocurrency
  • Number of investments: 02

You can find their website here.

9) in5

in5

in5 has made a well-rounded environment for entrepreneurs and new businesses to grow into their next stage.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2013
  • Industries: Information Communication Technology, Digital Media
  • Number of investments: 01

You can find their website here.

10) INNOVEST Middle East

INNOVEST Middle East

INNOVEST Middle East is an investment company that helps high-potential startups in the Middle East grow in a successful manner.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2011
  • Industries: Industry Agnostic
  • Number of investments: 01

You can find their website here.

11) Futurism Programme

Futurism Programme

The Futurism program is a six-week accelerator with no equity that was made to help startups grow and make real changes in the travel and tourism industry.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Industries: Hospitality, Tourism, Hotels, Resorts
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 6

You can find their website here.

12) The Humanitarian Accelerators

The Humanitarian Accelerators

The goal of the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator program is to help solutions that use technology to solve urgent global problems in the humanitarian space.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Industries: Healthcare, EdTech, Technology

You can find their website here.

13) Plug and Play-ADGM

Plug and Play-ADGM

Plug and Play Abu Dhabi is the best place for innovation in the Middle East because it brings together startups and the best tech talent in Silicon Valley.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Abu Dhabi
  • Started in: 2006
  • Industries: FinTech, Healthcare, Industry 4.0

You can find their website here.

14) 2019 Fintech Accelerator Programme

2019 Fintech Accelerator Programme

The DIFC Innovation Hub is an important part of the new Dubai Future District, which is in Gate Avenue. It also improves DIFC's contribution to the UAE Innovation Strategy and the Dubai Plan 2030.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Dubai
  • Industries: FinTech, InsurTech, Regtech
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13

You can find their website here.

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