The Top 16 Accelerators in Dubai

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Dubai
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates
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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Dubai is rapidly growing and becoming a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Middle East. With its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and government support, Dubai offers a favorable environment for startups to thrive and scale.In line with the booming startup ecosystem, there has been a surge in the number of accelerators in Dubai. These accelerators provide early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and access to networks, helping them accelerate their growth and increase their chances of success in the competitive market.

The Top 16 Accelerators in Dubai

1.

Alpha Wave Incubation

A $300 million venture fund and startup accelerator program based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that focuses on startups in the consumer, enterprise, and healthtech industries.

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Dubai
UAE

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Tech
1.

AstroLabs

The region’s premier coworking community and learning academy for digital technology companies.

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Dubai
UAE

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Digital Marketing
Mobile Apps
Technical Support
1.

DIFC FinTech Hive

DIFC FinTech Hive is an accelerator program that supports startups working on innovative fintech solutions.

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Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
FinTech
Professional Networking
1.

DIFC Innovation Hub

An accelerator program run by Mastercard that focuses on early-stage fintech startups. The program lasts for 12 weeks and provides mentorship, resources, and access to Mastercard's network of partners and customers.

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Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
FinTech
1.

Faster Capital

Take your startup to the next level with FasterCapital, a virtual incubator based in Dubai Internet City.

πŸ“
Dubai
UAE

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

FasterCapital

FasterCapital is an online incubator and accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and technical support to startups and entrepreneurs.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

FinTech Hive

Are you a startup looking to accelerate in the Middle East?

πŸ“
Dubai
UAE

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

FinTech
Financial Services
Tech
Professional Networking
1.

Futurism Programme

Futurism is a media brand that reports on the latest advancements in science, technology, and culture.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

in5

A platform that provides news, events, and job listings for the startup community in the Middle East.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

INNOVEST Middle East

INNOVEST Middle East is an investment company that provides comprehensive financial services and strategic investment solutions to clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
Information Technologies
Software
Impact Investing
1.

Intelak Hub

Intelak Hub is an innovation hub that supports startups in the travel, tourism, and aviation industries through mentorship, funding, and access to industry leaders.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Aerospace
Hospitality
Tourism
Travel
1.

Intelak Incubation Programme

One of the leading aviation, travel and tourism Incubators from UAE

πŸ“
Dubai
UAE

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Aviation
Travel
TravelTech
Tourism
Hospitality
1.

Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai

Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai is a startup accelerator program that supports innovative startups focused on solving urban challenges in the areas of mobility, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Up to 10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Urban Planning
Mobility
Energy
Real Estate
Construction
1.

The Humanitarian Accelerators

The Humanitarian Accelerators is an organization that supports and fosters innovative solutions for humanitarian challenges through mentorship, funding, and access to resources.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Education
Healthcare
Energy
1.

TURN8

TURN8 is a technology startup accelerator that provides seed funding, mentorship, and office space to early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Angel Investment
1.

Womena

Womena is a venture capital firm focused on investing in female-led startup companies in the Middle East and North Africa.

πŸ“
Dubai

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Angel Investment
Media and Entertainment
Venture Capital