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Hub71 Access Programme

AED 250,000 in-kind services plus AED 250,000 cash through an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; high performers may receive another AED 250,000 SAFE top-up · Hub71 (Abu Dhabi Government-backed initiative), UAE · rolling applications

Abu Dhabi tech ecosystem offering an incentive package of subsidized or free housing, office space and health insurance to selected startups, reducing operating costs during early growth in Abu Dhabi. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: AED 250,000 in-kind services plus AED 250,000 cash through an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; high performers may receive another AED 250,000 SAFE top-up.

Tier 3uaeabu-dhabiecosystemnon-dilutive

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Key facts

FunderHub71 (Abu Dhabi Government-backed initiative), UAE
AmountAED 250,000 in-kind services plus AED 250,000 cash through an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; high performers may receive another AED 250,000 SAFE top-up
DeadlineRolling — apply anytime
Decision timeHub71 says applicants should receive status feedback within three months; four selection rounds apply.
EligibilityPre-seed to Series A technology startup willing to establish a Hub71 presence in Abu Dhabi and complete the four-stage selection process.
RestrictionsTwelve-month program plus first-three-month on-ground participation; cash is not a grant and creates equity through a SAFE. In-kind support covers approved service providers; cash is SAFE financing tied to program onboarding and Abu Dhabi presence.
Statusrolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

  1. Submit the rolling online application
  2. Application review
  3. Meet the Hub71 team
  4. Meet selected ecosystem partners
  5. Final selection committee and Abu Dhabi onboarding

Background

Hub71 (Abu Dhabi Government-backed initiative), UAE operates Hub71 Incentive Program. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. Hub71's 2025 impact report describes Access as its flagship 12-month program for pre-seed through Series A startups.

How the application really works

Submit the rolling online application → Application review → Meet the Hub71 team → Meet selected ecosystem partners → Final selection committee and Abu Dhabi onboarding

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Track record

The official page calls selection rigorous but does not publish the current applicant denominator or cohort size.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?
rolling. Applications do not close; submissions after a cohort cutoff roll into the next cohort. No later dated cutoff was published on August 10.
What is the real economic value?
AED 250,000 in-kind services plus AED 250,000 cash through an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE; high performers may receive another AED 250,000 SAFE top-up
Who is eligible?
Pre-seed to Series A technology startup willing to establish a Hub71 presence in Abu Dhabi and complete the four-stage selection process.
How does selection work?
Submit the rolling online application; Application review; Meet the Hub71 team; Meet selected ecosystem partners; Final selection committee and Abu Dhabi onboarding. Hub71 says applicants should receive status feedback within three months; four selection rounds apply.
What burden and restrictions apply?
Twelve-month program plus first-three-month on-ground participation; cash is not a grant and creates equity through a SAFE. In-kind support covers approved service providers; cash is SAFE financing tied to program onboarding and Abu Dhabi presence.
What evidence exists?
Hub71's 2025 impact report describes Access as its flagship 12-month program for pre-seed through Series A startups. The official page calls selection rigorous but does not publish the current applicant denominator or cohort size.

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