Dubai Incubator and Accelerator Programs

Dubai is one the best places to start your venture given the strategic location, tax benefits, robust support, quality of talent, and so much more. Here is a map with 20+ incubators and accelerators in Dubai (last update July 29th, 2025). In case I missed any programs or you have any suggestions, please reach out to the link below:

Antler

Residency program for early stage startups and foundersseeking co‑founders to validate and launch ventures.

AREA 2071

Equity‑free innovation hub offering subsidized licensing, workspace, and pilot fund access for government collaborations.

Bedayat Business Incubator

Government incubator providing AED20–50K grants, free co‑working, and training to Emirati entrepreneurs.

C3 - Companies Creating Change

Equity‑free accelerator with up to AED 550K in cash prizes, mentorship, and corporate pilot partnerships.

DET x Amazon Accelerator

Program offering 6 months of free support, AED 2K ad credit and technical mentorship.

DIFC - Innovation Hub

Multi‑track accelerator: FinTech Hive (USD 50K grants), PropTech pilots (equity‑free), XRLP stipends (USD 20K).

Dubai Future Accelerators

9‑week co‑creation cohorts matching startups with government entities for pilot contracts (AED 100–500K+).

Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity

Equity‑free prototyping grants (up to AED 100K), lab access, and mentorship to co‑create social-impact solutions.

Fincasa Ventures

Early‑stage real‑estate VC and accelerator with up to USD 100K funding plus strategic support for PropTech startups.

Google for Startups

12‑week, equity‑free virtual program. It gives up to USD 120K Google Cloud credits, deep tech mentorship, and go‑to‑market support.

Hamdan Innovation Incubator

Dubai R&D incubator offering AED 150K grants, lab facilities, training, and regulatory guidance for tech innovators.

iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator

Market‑entry incubator with free co‑working, mainland company setup, mentorship, and investor introductions for new market IPOs.

in5 (Tech Location)

Three‑track incubator (Tech Design Media) offering AED 50K grants, workspace, licensing and mentorship with corporate partners.

INNOVEST Middle East

Growth‑stage investor network and accelerator with USD 50–200K ticket sizes, board‑level mentorship and regional expansion support.

Intelak

8‑week aviation and travel‑tech accelerator with up to AED 50K in grants, mentorship and industry pilot connections.

MBRIF -Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund

Government accelerator by Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund offering equity‑free mentorship, training and funding guidance.

MENA InsureLab Accelerator

InsurTech accelerator offering mentorship, corporate pilots and up to USD 50K in equity‑free grants for insurance innovation.

MITdesignX MDXB Accelerator

MIT designX is a 4‑month venture accelerator in Dubai offering USD 100K grant, workspace, and design mentorship.

REACH Middle East

8‑month PropTech accelerator by Dubai Land Dept & NAR offering up to USD 50K pilot projects, licensing support, and market entry.

SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital

5‑month pre‑seed and seed tech accelerator offering USD 110K SAFE investment, 100+ workshop hours, 1:1 mentoring, and much more.

yard[hub]

12‑week Web3 venture studio at DIFC Innovation Hub with equity‑free grants, expert mentorship, and investor demo day.

Ztartup

Dubai-based startup bootcamp offering mentorship, co‑working, seed funding connections for pre‑seed ventures.