Hub71

Hub71 is a startup accelerator in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Access programme and specialist ecosystems: AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity through an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE note, plus AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives (office space, housing, health insurance and services). High-performing startups are eligible for a top-up of up to AED 250,000 for additional equity on completion or after one year. No application fees. Initiate (ideation stage): Hub71 provides no direct funding and takes no equity; venture builder partners set their own terms.

What it offers

• “Startups onboarded to Hub71’s programmes, including Access, Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech will receive AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives in the form of support services, and AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity through a SAFE note.” — hub71.com
• “Hub71 uses a future looking MFN (Most Favored Nation) uncapped, no discount, Future Looking MFN SAFE note that grants startups AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity.” — hub71.com
• “High-performing startups are eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, upon completion of the programme or after one year.” — hub71.com
• “No. There are no fees associated with applying to Hub71.” — hub71.com
• “Hub71 does not take equity in startups joining Initiate.” — hub71.com
• “Hub71 does not provide direct funding through Initiate.” — hub71.com

How the programme runs

• “Access is a 12-month programme.” — hub71.com
• “For pre-seed to Series A startups, Access is a 12-month programme with a 3-month guided track to help founders grow, connect, and scale from Abu Dhabi.” — hub71.com
• “Startups receive Hub71 support for up to 1 year, including licensing, office space, and ecosystem access.” — hub71.com
• “Hub71 is currently accepting applications for Cohort 21.” — hub71.com
• “The current deadline is February 2027, and the programme starts in September 2027.” — hub71.com
• “Applications do not close after the deadline: if you apply after the mentioned deadline related to a cohort, you will be considered for the next cohort.” — hub71.com

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Hub71's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.