Hub71 Access Programme
Hub71 (Abu Dhabi) · Government-backed tech hub
$204KAED 250,000 (~$68k) in-kind incentives + AED 250,000 (~$68k) cash via SAFE + up to AED 250,000 (~$68k) equity top-up
Abu Dhabi's flagship tech-hub programme: flexible in-kind incentives (office, housing, health insurance, licensing/visas, legal, marketing) plus a cash investment for pre-seed to Series A startups relocating to Abu Dhabi.
Key terms
- Cash portion (AED 250k) is an equity investment through a SAFE note; the in-kind AED 250k incentives are usable across Hub71 service providers
- Optional top-up of up to AED 250k for high performers is also for additional equity
- At least one founder must relocate long-term to Abu Dhabi and build a team there
- 12-month programme with a 3-month guided track powered by Techstars
- Sector verticals (Hub71+ ClimateTech, Life Sciences, Digital Assets, AI) use the same package
Eligibility
- Where
- Worldwide
- Stages
- pre-seed, seed, series-a
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- No
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
Also required
- At least one founder must commit to relocate to Abu Dhabi
- Pre-seed to Series A tech startups
How to apply
Apply online with a PDF pitch deck (problem, traction, funds raised, team, Abu Dhabi plans). Four selection rounds: review, Hub71 meeting, partner meetings, selection committee.
- Benefit
- mixed
- Equity-free
- No
- Decision time
- Within ~3 months of applying
- Credit validity
- —
- Deadline
- Annual cohort (Cohort 21 closes Feb 2027; late applications roll to next cohort)
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-22 · source