MZN x Hub71 Programme

MZN x Hub71 Programme

Runs a three-month MZN Hub pre-accelerator in Al Ain helping Emirati founders shape market-ready solutions.

MZN x Hub71 is a three-month pre-accelerator programme operated by Hub71 in partnership with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. It is hosted at the MZN Hub in Al Ain, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and operates within Hub71's Initiate umbrella for the earliest stage of the startup journey. The programme's singular focus is supporting Emirati founders — UAE nationals — who hold innovative concepts they wish to develop into market-ready minimum viable products.

The programme structure is organized around activation events in January and February, followed by a full three-month pre-accelerator journey running March through June, and culminating in a Demo Day in June where founders showcase their MVPs to investors and industry leaders. The current disclosed cycle carried an application deadline of 22 February 2026 and is now past; the programme operates on a recurring annual basis and the next cycle is expected to open for applications in late 2026 or early 2027. Hub71 and the Khalifa Fund jointly cover cohort costs, including office space, mentorship, and MVP development support; the programme page does not disclose specific per-founder AED funding amounts.

Eligibility is explicitly restricted to UAE nationals (Emirati founders), distinguishing MZN x Hub71 from Hub71's other programmes — such as the Access Programme and Hub71+ verticals — which are open to international founders committing to Abu Dhabi. Founders accepted into MZN x Hub71 gain access to Hub71's broader ecosystem, including its network of 150-plus partners and capital connections, as well as a structured pathway into the flagship Access Programme if their startup progresses. Applications are submitted through an Airtable-linked form published on the Hub71 website during the open window.