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DIFC FinTech Hive Scale-Up Programme

DIFC FinTech Hive Scale-Up Programme

Connects MEASA fintech, insurtech, and regtech scale-up companies in Abu Dhabi to investors and growth resources.

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About

The DIFC FinTech Hive Scale-Up Programme is an acceleration programme operated by the Dubai International Financial Centre's FinTech Hive, targeting post-Series A fintech, insurtech, and regtech companies that have demonstrated a scalable, repeatable business model and are seeking to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. It is positioned as the second programme tier…

What this grant funds

Connects post-Series A fintech, insurtech, and regtech companies targeting the MEASA region with six investment partners and the DIFC Innovation Hub network to accelerate regional scale-up.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.zawya.com