Incubators

At its heart, Astrolabs is a co-working space that brings together digital technology companies. Its partnership with the Dubai Metals & Commodities Centre (DMCC) sets it apart. 

Membership comes with a DMCC Free Zone Trade License, fast-track company setup, five residential visas and more. Their community spans businesses across the technology spectrum. 

Robo advisors, custom earphone makers, tech concierge solutions and more under one roof. If you are a startup under the digital tech sector, this startup incubator is the right place for you.

+971 445 1159
navigate@astrolabs.com
http://www.astrolabs.com
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster R, Dubai

Located at Silicon Oasis, DTEC is home to over 100 startups from more than 60 different countries. It is also home to the Dubai Smart City Accelerator, the first of its kind in the MENA region. Startup incubators are key to Dubai’s strategy of becoming the smartest city in the world by 2021. 

DTEC actively looks for accelerator candidates within its ecosystem and has six global strategic partners. Its key focus is on IoT, AI, sustainability, urban automation and similar fields. 

It is also host to the ‘Intelak’ aviation & travel incubator. If you have disruptive ideas that redefine the travel experience, this incubator is looking for you.

+971 4 501 3905
dtec@dso.ae
www.dtec.ae
Silicon Oasis, Techno Hub 1 and 2 Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

In5 describes itself as “An enabling platform for entrepreneurs & start-ups”. It has 3 different innovation centres, for tech, media, and design for focused growth.

This startup incubator regularly hosts workshops and takes pride in its mentorship program. With top advisors from across the UAE & GCC on board, In5 provides a great capital of network to its startups. 

They have partnerships with The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), The Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and more. In5 is a great choice to groom ideas into businesses. It is an especially attractive destination for FinTech startups, with Remmitr being a featured member.

+971 4 4511555
www.infive.ae
Dubai Internet City. in5 Tech, Dubai Internet City

This UAE startup incubator was set up by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in January 2017. As the name suggests, it has a clear focus on supporting startups in the FinTech sector.

Its unique selling point is the seamless amalgamation of global businesses & innovative startups. Working towards its 2024 growth strategy, DIFC aims to take innovation from UAE truly global. An umbrella of partners comprising almost every global financial institution underlines the DIFC’s commitment. 

Some of UAE’s most promising FinTech startups are alumni of this incubator, with Bridg at the forefront. FinTech Hive is the place to be for ideas that can transform the way the world interacts with their finances.

admin@fintechhive.ae
fintechhive.difc.ae
International Financial Centre Dubai, UAE

With its 7-year history in the UAE, Turn8 is a startup incubator with an impressive list of alumni. It has invested in over 60 startups at the pre-seed level. Its network of VCs have raised over US $4 million as co-investment.

As the above facts suggest, Turn8 focuses on nourishing startups from seed phase to the scale phase. Their extensive list of global mentors adds tremendous value and experience.

Turn8’s focus areas include some innovative niche sectors. The fields of 3D printing, nano technology, storage solutions, etc. are waiting for your big idea!

+971 56 778 3535
contact@turn8.co
www.turn8.co
Office 1705, Fortune Tower Cluster C, JLT, Dubai, UAE

As a fresh entrant to the UAE, it is Techstars’ global success that puts it on this list. Over its 12-year history, Techstars has grown to a scale of 30+ programs across the world.

It practices an inclusive & diverse philosophy, adding to a wealth of business experience. It enters Dubai in partnership with GINCO, the leading construction engineering conglomerate.

+1 303-720-6559
press@techstars.com
www.techstars.com
1050 Walnut St (at 11th Street) (7,791.21 mi) Boulder, Colorado 80302

Established as a division of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai SME supports, informs and reaches out for the growing small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. Targeting the UAE nationals, it provides services from planning of finances, simplifying official procedures and establishing a business from scratch.

+97143613000
info@sme.ae
www.sme.ae
Business Village, Block A, 2nd Floor Near Clock Tower 800 SME

Launched in 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the Chairman of Dubai Future Foundation, DFA is a nine-week program that’s “not an incubator” but a platform that lets you use the city as a test bed for your solutions. DFA pairs startups with various arms of the Dubai government to work on transformative solutions, ensuring a win-win strategy.

dfa@dubaifuture.gov.ae
www.dubaifutureaccelerators.com
Emirates Towers - The Boulevard Dubai, UAE

Entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, techies or freelancers – whoever you are, Impact Hub is a lab to accelerate your ideas and help you get going with your business. It is one of the most happening co-working spaces in the city.

04 375 4444
social@impacthub.ae
www.impacthub.ae
Saaha Offices, Block B, Core B, Unit 304, Downtown

A global incubator and seed funder, 1776 partnered with the Dubai Foundation of the Future, to create a dynamic community of startups, institutions and government leaders focusing on advancing transformative technological change in industries.

info@1776.vc
www.1776.vc
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, The Boulevard, First Floor.

If you are looking for a co-working space that inspires and influences the creatives, this is what you should consider. Best part is – it is free! The space has free WIFI, a cinema room and a café too.

+971 50 556 9797
info@alserkalavenue.ae
www.alserkalavenue.ae
Alserkal Avenue

It helps you start, manage and grow your business in Dubai with some interesting packages. The highlight would be the free one day pass and a free business consultation call.

+971 4427 2100
www.thebureaudubai.com
530 B Saaha Offices, Souk Al Bahar Dubai

Your time is valuable. Our turn key PRO services manages all of your legal company formation, licensing or visa requirements so you can focus on growing your business and creating your dreams. 

GQC provides fast, affordable Free Zone licensing services for your off-shore license requirements. If your business does not depend on UAE government contracts then this may be a fast & price friendly solution for you.

www.glassqube.com
Sky Tower, 35th Floor, Reem Island - Abu Dhabi

HI2 is part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment, with the goal of fostering locally-driven businesses run by Emirati entrepreneurs. The incubator runs across three key stages, the Idea Lab (idea development), the Incubator (execution) and the Seed Fund (accessing capital). This incubator is not sector-specific and has supported many entrepreneurs since its launch in 2002.

+97143613000
info@sme.ae
www.hi2.ae
Business Village – Block B, 5th floor , 501 - Dubai, UAE

(+971) 4 501 5555
inquiries@dso.ae
www.dso.ae
DSO Dubai, UAE

Sheraa aims to cultivate this pipeline of future change makers by fostering a culture of experimentation and critical thought. We also engage with others in the entrepreneurship community to build a strong and globally-connected ecosystem, and position Sharjah as a vibrant startup hub.

Our programs are tailored to every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, providing the support necessary to turn ideas into reality, and creating a solid foundation on which sustainable businesses and thriving careers can be built.

+971 6 509 4000
info@sheraa.ae
https://sheraa.ae/
Library Building, American University of Sharjah

startAD is an Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator steering seed-stage technology startups to launch, develop, and scale their ventures.

Anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi and powered by Tamkeen, an Abu Dhabi government owned company, the accelerator equips startups to pilot solutions with industry leaders, while enabling corporates to innovate with startups disrupting their core businesses.

startad@nyu.edu
https://sites.nyuad.nyu.edu/nyuadstartad/
New York University, Saadiyat Island Campus Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Fund was established in June 2007 by the virtue of the (Law 14 of 2005), as an independent, Not for Profit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Socio Economic Development agency of the Government of Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of establishing the fund is to help develop local enterprises in Abu Dhabi by instilling and enriching the culture of investment amongst UAE nationals, as well as supporting and developing small to medium-sized investments in the Emirate. Khalifa Fund started with a total capital of AED 300 million, which was gradually increased to AED 2 billion and covering all the UAE.

02-6960000
info@khalifafund.ae
https://www.khalifafund.ae/
10th Floor, Al Wahda Tower, Hazza Bin Zayed St. Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Fund was established in June 2007 by the virtue of the (Law 14 of 2005), as an independent, Not for Profit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Socio Economic Development agency of the Government of Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of establishing the fund is to help develop local enterprises in UAE by instilling and enriching the culture of investment amongst UAE nationals, as well as supporting and developing small to medium-sized investments in the Emirate. Khalifa Fund started with a total capital of AED 300 million, which was gradually increased to AED 2 billion and covering all the UAE.

07-2059111
info@khalifafund.ae
https://www.khalifafund.ae/
RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 4th Floor

Khalifa Fund was established in June 2007 by the virtue of the (Law 14 of 2005), as an independent, Not for Profit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Socio Economic Development agency of the Government of Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of establishing the fund is to help develop local enterprises in UAE by instilling and enriching the culture of investment amongst UAE nationals, as well as supporting and developing small to medium-sized investments in the Emirate. Khalifa Fund started with a total capital of AED 300 million, which was gradually increased to AED 2 billion and covering all the UAE.

+971 600 500 506
info@khalifafund.ae
https://www.khalifafund.ae/
Sharjah Book Authority, Mohamed Bin Zayed Road

Khalifa Fund was established in June 2007 by the virtue of the (Law 14 of 2005), as an independent, Not for Profit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Socio Economic Development agency of the Government of Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of establishing the fund is to help develop local enterprises in UAE by instilling and enriching the culture of investment amongst UAE nationals, as well as supporting and developing small to medium-sized investments in the Emirate. Khalifa Fund started with a total capital of AED 300 million, which was gradually increased to AED 2 billion and covering all the UAE.

09-2054666
info@khalifafund.ae
https://www.khalifafund.ae/
Fujairah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hamad Bin Abdulla St.

A global tech ecosystem located in the heart of Abu Dhabi that brings together key enablers for startups to succeed.

Access to capital by attracting top VC funds and investors to increase the pool of capital available to startups and VCs in Abu Dhabi. 

Access to a favorable business environment through our partner, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which is best placed to improve the ease of doing business for startups. 

Access to global markets through Mubadala Investment Company’s network of more than 60 global assets under management in 15 sectors. 

+971 2 632 4123
info@hub71.com
www.hub71.com
Al Khatem Tower – 9th Floor ADGM Square, Abu Dhabi