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Hub71 Cohort 25, Abu Dhabi Soft Landing

A landing pad for global tech founders relocating to Abu Dhabi: office space, subsidised housing, visa stipend, and access to the Hub71 capital network.

Deadline
Deadline: 13 Jul 2026
Country
AE
Stage
Seed
Value signal
Funding available

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Should you apply?

Urgency

Medium. Plan ahead

Deadline: 13 Jul 2026

Best for

Seed , Series-a , Growth

Time required

~7 hours to prepare

Value signal

Funding available

Application form

3 required documents

Eligibility criteria

3 eligibility criteria

What is this opportunity?

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem. Cohort 25 admits Series A and post-Seed founders building tech-enabled products with global ambition, helping them establish a UAE presence as a base for GCC and broader MENA expansion.

Who is it for?

Stage

SeedSeries-aGrowth

All sectors

FintechClimateAiWeb3

Why it matters

For post-Seed founders without a regional anchor, Hub71 is the most cost-effective way to enter the GCC with operational support.

Benefits

Workspace

Office space in Abu Dhabi

Funding

Subsidised housing + visa stipend

Investor access

Access to Hub71 capital network

Market access

GCC soft-landing program

Eligibility criteria

  • Series A or post-Seed startup with ≥ $1M funding

    Required

  • Tech-enabled product with global ambition

    Required

  • Willingness to set up a UAE entity

    Optional

Application requirements

Application form Pitch deck Financials

Timeline

  1. 13 Feb 2026

    Applications open

  2. 13 Jul 2026

    Deadline

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Program start

Organizer

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Hub71

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Hub71 is Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, offering access to capital, talent, and a regional and international network.

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