The fund seeks to enhance the trade technology landscape and foster a more interconnected, efficient, and accessible global trade system
The biggest prize – the LEAP Award – will go to the startup judged to be the most outstanding entry across the competition
in5 has incubated about 900 startups since its inception, and its tech-focused vertical is currently home to 270 active startups
The Global TradeTech Sandbox will streamline the interaction between exporters, logistics companies, ports, regulators, and customs officials
Aramco’s venture capital programme supports the development of disruptive new technologies and creates diversification opportunities for Aramco while paving the way for collaborations with innovative startups
The kingdom’s venture capital market was boosted by the government’s focus on innovation, a dedicated unicorn project, and investments from sovereign funds
The fundraising in Q3 2033 contributed to $1.4bn raised through 286 transactions in the first nine months of the year
The innovation and entrepreneurship platform said 120 new ventures joined its ecosystem in the first nine months of 2023
Startups can receive Dhs250,000 worth of in-kind incentives and an initial Dhs250,000 cash incentive for equity, with certain startups eligible to receive a top-up of up to Dhs250,000
A Hub71 startup since 2020, Remotepass has successfully scaled its business to become a key partner of the ecosystem
The Launchpad X concept store is home to a diverse range of local brands that have displayed outstanding innovation and growth potential
As we mark World Water Week, the theme of this year, ‘Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World’ is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address this crisis
The chamber held meetings with multinationals, SMEs, startups and scale-ups during the first half of the year to showcase Dubai’s growth potential
The Women in Tech accelerator programme offers entrepreneurs a platform to unleash their potential, overcome barriers and accelerate their business ventures
A total of 20 startups will be onboarded during the ninth edition of the programmen
The partnership to streamline bank account processes for startup founders
The ready-to-move-in accommodations provide fully managed long-term housing rental spaces for professionals
The startups, part of Hub71’s first cohort of the year, originate from the UAE, US, New Zealand, Egypt, the Netherlands and the UK
The show brings the pressure, the suspense and the glory of raising capital to TV screens in the UAE in a10-episode season
The chamber is supporting Dubai’s digital transformation while cementing its status as the global digital economy hub
Twenty-four startups were shortlisted to participate in the competition by a panel of industry experts from a pool of almost 400 submissions
The enactment of the new regulations supports the DIFC Launchpad by providing a legislative framework for venture building
Mohammad Alblooshi, head of DIFC Innovation Hub and Fintech Hive, showcases Dubai’s role in the global fintech ecosystem
The drive for economic diversification and state-backed initiatives together with financial support for startups is fuelling Middle East’s venture capital industry
Hub71 and its focus on driving impact for startups and Abu Dhabi has led to the facilitation of 41 POCs for corporate partners valued at Dhs160m by the end of 2022
The bank is a financial enabler of the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda
The tech ecosystem’s startups will also gain access to Club Investible, a global network of more than 130 high-net-worth investors who provide capital and expertise
On a global level, the past year was difficult for almost anyone looking to raise money, but it was almost impossible for small startups founded by women
The UAE offers a variety of business opportunities, both on and offline, for entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures in 2023
The entities will identify opportunities to collaborate in areas including mobility, food, health, and climate action