Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF)

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) is a government startup scheme in Dubai, UAE. Federal UAE Ministry of Finance initiative, run by Emirates Development Bank, with two programmes: a Guarantee Scheme that gives government-backed loan guarantees so innovative companies can borrow without giving up equity, and a 6-month, zero-equity Accelerator.

What it offers

• “The Guarantee Scheme is a program launched by the Ministry of Finance under the MBRIF initiative, which provides innovative companies with access to affordable debt finance in the UAE, enabled by a government-backed guarantee to a bank listed with the MBRIF.” — mbrif.ae
• “It’s a 6 month program providing tangible support and growth to members.” — mbrif.ae
• “No. Our member-centric focus means that we do not take any equity stake, membership fees or success fees from you.” — mbrif.ae

Who can apply

• “Your company is UAE-based with scalable, high-impact potential” — mbrif.ae
• “Your company is UAE based or you are looking to set up your business in the UAE in the near future” — mbrif.ae
• “The Guarantee Scheme program allows applications from any nationality and does not take any equity in return, enabling financing through loans which are non-dilutive.” — mbrif.ae

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF)'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.