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Future Impactor Programme

The Future Impactor Progamme is Hub71’s flagship internship initiative designed to connect ambitious Emirati students and graduates with startups, ecosystem partners and Hub71, providing direct exposure to Abu Dhabi’s global technology ecosystem.

Through structured placements and ecosystem integration, participants gain hands-on experience across innovation-driven organisations, contributing to real projects while building the skills needed to thrive.

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What participants will gain

Participants benefit from direct access to the innovation ecosystem through meaningful, hands-on experience:

Practical experience within startups, partners and Hub71 teams
Exposure to founders, investors and ecosystem leaders
Understanding of how innovation ecosystems operate and scale
Mentorship and professional development
A launchpad into long-term careers within the innovation economy

About the Future Impactor Programme

An 8-week internship designed to embed Emirati talent within Hub71’s ecosystem, including:

  • Hub71 startups
  • Corporate and ecosystem partners
  • VCs and institutional stakeholders
  • Hub71’s internal teams


Open to UAE Nationals and recent graduates with a strong interest in startups, innovation, and technology, the programme develops future innovation leaders while strengthening pathways into Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem.

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Programme
Structure

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Onboarding (3 days)

Programme orientation and introduction to Hub71 and participating entities
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Internship Placement

Full immersion within the entity, working on defined projects and contributing to business outcomes
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Offboarding Week

Knowledge-sharing, reflection and exploration of future opportunities within the ecosystem
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Selection

Process

Application submission

Application review and role matching

Shortlisting

Interviews with Hub71 and participating startups and partners

Final selection, onboarding and placement

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FAQs

FAQs

The Hub71 Future Impactor Programme is an internship initiative that provides Emirati students and recent graduates with hands-on experience across Hub71’s innovation ecosystem, including startups, ecosystem partners and Hub71. Participants gain practical skills, industry exposure and valuable insights into the startup ecosystem.
The programme is designed for Emirati students and recent graduates who are interested in exploring careers in technology, entrepreneurship and innovation through practical experience with startups, ecosystem partners and Hub71.
Yes. The Future Impactor Programme is exclusively available to Emirati talent, supporting the development of the next generation of innovation leaders in the UAE.
Participants gain real-world work experience, develop future-ready skills, build professional networks, receive mentorship opportunities and gain exposure to Hub71’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
Applications can be submitted through Hub71’s official channels when registrations open. Eligible candidates can review programme requirements and submit their applications through the link below.

The Hub71 Future Impactor Programme is an internship initiative that provides Emirati students and recent graduates with hands-on experience across Hub71’s innovation ecosystem, including startups, ecosystem partners and Hub71. Participants gain practical skills, industry exposure and valuable insights into the startup ecosystem.

The programme is designed for Emirati students and recent graduates who are interested in exploring careers in technology, entrepreneurship and innovation through practical experience with startups, ecosystem partners and Hub71.

Yes. The Future Impactor Programme is exclusively available to Emirati talent, supporting the development of the next generation of innovation leaders in the UAE.

Participants gain real-world work experience, develop future-ready skills, build professional networks, receive mentorship opportunities and gain exposure to Hub71’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

Applications can be submitted through Hub71’s official channels when registrations open. Eligible candidates can review programme requirements and submit their applications through the link below.

Take your first step into Abu Dhabi’s global technology ecosystem.

Apply Now