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Hub71 Initiate Programme

Hub71 Initiate Programme

Offers early-stage founders free office and licensing support while matching them to Abu Dhabi venture-builder partners.

OpenHub71United Arab EmiratesDeep-tech · adjacent
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About

Hub71 Initiate is a rolling venture-builder programme operated by Hub71, a global tech ecosystem anchored by Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi government, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Microsoft, and SoftBank Vision Fund. The programme targets founders at the ideation or pre-seed stage — typically TRL 1 to 3 — across priority Abu Dhabi sectors including FinTech and Digital Assets, ClimateTech,…

What this grant funds

Ideation and pre-MVP stage startups across FinTech, ClimateTech, Life Sciences, EdTech, Mobility, FoodTech, and AI.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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: 30 Jun 2026Source: www.hub71.com