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Hub71

Supports the United Arab Emirates innovation landscape through a public-private platform with global partners.

United Arab Emirateswww.hub71.com

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Programs7

Active grants2

Total grants7

About

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi's global startup ecosystem, anchored by Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Global Market. Based in the UAE capital, it positions itself as a platform for founders, investors, corporates, and mentors rather than as a classic grantmaker, and its model is built around startup attraction and market access.

Its support stack includes the Initiate Programme for ideation and pr…

Programs & grants under this funder

Hub71 Access Programme

Offers startup support in Abu Dhabi for relocating founders with seed resources and acceleration pathways.

1 grant

Hub71 Access Programme — Cohort 20

Open

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Hub71 Initiate Programme

Provides pre-seed venture-building in Abu Dhabi for ideation-stage entrepreneurs preparing to launch ventures.

1 grant

Hub71 Initiate Programme

Open

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MZN x Hub71 Programme

Offers a pre-accelerator programme in Al Ain for Emirati founders building venture-ready companies.

1 grant

MZN x Hub71 Programme

Closed

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Hub71+ AI Programme

Invests technology startup teams in United Arab Emirates that are turning artificial intelligence ideas into reliable market-ready products.

1 grant

Hub71+ AI Programme — Cohort 20

Between cycles

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Hub71+ ClimateTech Programme

Offers climate technology-focused support in Abu Dhabi for startup teams building scalable sustainable solutions.

1 grant

Hub71+ ClimateTech Programme — Cohort 20

Between cycles

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Hub71+ Digital Assets Programme

Offers digital asset startup support in Abu Dhabi through dedicated acceleration services and founder-focused growth help.

1 grant

Hub71+ Digital Assets Programme — Cohort 20

Between cycles

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Hub71+ Life Sciences Programme

Offers life sciences startup support in Abu Dhabi for teams accelerating from concept to market-ready growth.

1 grant

Hub71+ Life Sciences Programme — Cohort 20

Between cycles

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Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.hub71.com