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Grow your startup with Hub71

Are you a disruptive entrepreneur, or a pioneering problem-solver or innovative startup seeking investment options? You’re in the right place. We’re an ecosystem dedicated to driving real, lasting impact – a community of freethinkers who dare to challenge the status quo. Join us and bring your ideas to life.

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A vibrant tech community

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Free housing, office space
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Growth with Startup
Accelerator programs

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Engage with our
corporate partners

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Gain access to
40+ capital partners

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Favourable regulatory environment
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Explore our programmes

PRE-SEED TO SERIES A

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Access Programme

Are you an established startup seeking investment opportunities and hoping to gain a foothold in Abu Dhabi so you can scale your business?

Our Access Programme offers a comprehensive support package and a route into the UAE capital’s marketplace. The benefits include in-kind and cash incentives and access to our vibrant community of capital and corporate partners, and mentors. You'll also be enrolled in our 3-month guided track, powered by TechStars where you'll gain access to their mentors, ensuring tailored advice to accelerate your growth.

Startups onboarded to the programme will receive: AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives in the form of support services, and AED 250,000 in cash for exchange for equity through a SAFE note. High-performing startups are eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, upon completion of the programme or after one year.
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PRE-SEED TO SERIES A

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Hub71+ Digital Assets

Are you a start-up operating in Web3 or leveraging blockchain technology?

Hub71+ Digital Assets is a specialist ecosystem dedicated to unleashing the disruptive potential of Web3 offering a comprehensive support package and a route into the UAE capital’s marketplace. The benefits include in-kind and cash incentives and access to our network of leading regional and global government, market and investment partners. You'll also be enrolled in our 3-month guided track, powered by Elixir Capital where you'll gain access to their mentors, ensuring tailored advice to accelerate your growth in addition to taking advantage of Abu Dhabi’s progressive regulatory environment and world-class digital assets infrastructure.

Start-ups onboarded to the programme will receive: AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives in the form of support services, and AED 250,000 in cash for exchange for equity through a SAFE note. High-performing start-ups are eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, upon completion of the programme or after one year.

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PRE-SEED TO SERIES A

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Hub71+ ClimateTech

Are you a start-up focused on advancing sustainable innovative solutions?

Hub71+ ClimateTech is a specialist ecosystem, where sustainability start-ups leverage technologies to drive decarbonisation in supporting a net zero future. The programme offers a comprehensive support package and a route into the UAE capital's marketplace. The benefits include in-kind and cash incentives and access to our network of leading regional and global government, market and investment partners. As a part of this programme, you'll be enrolled in our 3-month guided track, operated by New Energy Nexus, offering mentorship tailored to your climate-focused venture, ensuring you receive the guidance you need to thrive. Start-ups joining our specialist ecosystem can take advantage of Abu Dhabi's progressive regulatory environment, offering a world-class infrastructure to scale climate technologies.

Start-ups onboarded to the programme will receive AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives in the form of support services, and AED 250,000 in cash for exchange for equity through a SAFE note. High-performing start-ups are eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, upon completion of the programme or after one year.

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PRE-SEED TO SERIES A

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Hub71+ AI

Is your start-up harnessing innovative AI technologies to transform industries and drive meaningful impact within your sector?

Hub71+ AI is a specialist ecosystem designed to empower start-ups harnessing AI to drive innovation across industries. The ecosystem provides AI start-ups with the resources, network, and expertise needed to scale effectively and achieve sustainable growth. Through this sector-agnostic specialist ecosystem, Hub71 offers start-ups in its programmes a comprehensive support package and a route into the UAE capital’s marketplace. Benefits include compute power and access to our network of leading regional and global government, market, and investment partners. As part of this programme, you’ll also gain access to an extensive network of globally recognised partners, including AI71, Core 42, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Nvidia, Google for Startups, Hewlett Packard, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), and 42 Abu Dhabi, who will provide access to cutting-edge AI tools and platforms, strategic market entry pathways, and opportunities to pilot your technologies in real-world settings.

Start-ups onboarded to the programme will receive AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives in the form of support services, and AED 250,000 in cash for exchange for equity through a SAFE note. High-performing start-ups are eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, upon completion of the programme or after one year.

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Access to Market

Partnering with corporate and government entities to facilitate commercial opportunities

Access to Talent

Partnering with academic institutions to support entrepreneurship

Access to Capital

Partnering with angel investors, VC funds, family offices and institutional investors to unlock investment opportunities

Access to New Geographies

Partnering with like-minded players to ease access to international geographies

FAQs

FAQs

To attract investors for your startup, you need to have a well-developed business plan, a clear value proposition, and a strong team. Start by networking within your industry, attending startup events near you, and pitching your idea at investment forums. Platforms that offer access to a global network of investors through their accelerator programs, helping you connect with the right investors who are interested in your sector.

When approaching someone to invest in your startup, it's crucial to be clear and concise. Present a well-structured pitch that highlights your business model, market opportunity, and potential returns on investment. Be prepared to answer detailed questions and show that you have a deep understanding of your market. Hub71 offers mentorship and support to help you refine your pitch and approach potential investors with confidence.

To ask for funding, you need to prepare a compelling pitch deck that outlines your startup’s vision, mission, financial projections, and the problem you’re solving. Be specific about the amount of funding you need and how you plan to use it. Participating in startup accelerators like those offered by Hub71 can provide you with the resources and networks to effectively seek funding from investors.

A startup accelerator provides startups with mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help them grow and scale. Accelerators like Hub71 in Abu Dhabi offer access to a global network of investors, business mentors, and potential customers, along with funding opportunities and office space. These programs typically last a few months and culminate in a demo day where startups pitch to investors.

The cost of participating in a startup incubator can vary widely depending on the program and location. Some incubators charge a fee, while others may take an equity stake in your company in exchange for their services. At Hub71, startups can benefit from flexible incentives, including subsidized office space and access to a vast network of partners, which can reduce costs significantly.

Yes, the UAE is an excellent location for startups. The country offers a thriving business environment with access to a global network of investors, low taxes, and a strategic location that bridges markets in the East and West. Hub71 in Abu Dhabi is part of the UAE’s commitment to fostering innovation, offering startups support through accelerator programs, funding opportunities, and connections to key industry players.

To attract investors for your startup, you need to have a well-developed business plan, a clear value proposition, and a strong team. Start by networking within your industry, attending startup events near you, and pitching your idea at investment forums. Platforms that offer access to a global network of investors through their accelerator programs, helping you connect with the right investors who are interested in your sector.

When approaching someone to invest in your startup, it's crucial to be clear and concise. Present a well-structured pitch that highlights your business model, market opportunity, and potential returns on investment. Be prepared to answer detailed questions and show that you have a deep understanding of your market. Hub71 offers mentorship and support to help you refine your pitch and approach potential investors with confidence.

To ask for funding, you need to prepare a compelling pitch deck that outlines your startup’s vision, mission, financial projections, and the problem you’re solving. Be specific about the amount of funding you need and how you plan to use it. Participating in startup accelerators like those offered by Hub71 can provide you with the resources and networks to effectively seek funding from investors.

A startup accelerator provides startups with mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help them grow and scale. Accelerators like Hub71 in Abu Dhabi offer access to a global network of investors, business mentors, and potential customers, along with funding opportunities and office space. These programs typically last a few months and culminate in a demo day where startups pitch to investors.

The cost of participating in a startup incubator can vary widely depending on the program and location. Some incubators charge a fee, while others may take an equity stake in your company in exchange for their services. At Hub71, startups can benefit from flexible incentives, including subsidized office space and access to a vast network of partners, which can reduce costs significantly.

Yes, the UAE is an excellent location for startups. The country offers a thriving business environment with access to a global network of investors, low taxes, and a strategic location that bridges markets in the East and West. Hub71 in Abu Dhabi is part of the UAE’s commitment to fostering innovation, offering startups support through accelerator programs, funding opportunities, and connections to key industry players.