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Hub71 Access Programme

حاضنة 71 - برنامج أكسس

Status

Status not published

Applications open for Cohort 21 (deadline February 2027, programme starts September 2027); applications received after the deadline are considered for the next cohort.

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Amount
750,000 AED

AED 250,000 of flexible incentives plus AED 250,000 cash in exchange for equity via a SAFE note; high performers committed to Abu Dhabi may get an additional AED 250,000 top-up (total up to AED 750,000).

Funder

Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem (backed by Mubadala, ADIO and the Abu Dhabi Government)

ppp · regional

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Applications open for Cohort 21 (deadline February 2027, programme starts September 2027); applications received after the deadline are considered for the next cohort.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

Who can apply

At least one founder is expected to commit to relocating long-term and building a team out of Abu Dhabi.

How to apply

  1. Submit an application to the Access Programme on the Hub71 website. — link
  2. Screening and evaluation, including sessions attended by Hub71 community partners.
  3. On selection, sign the SAFE note and onboard for the 12-month programme; launch phase sets KPIs.
  4. Participate in the fundraising showcase and public Demo Day; high performers may receive the AED 250,000 top-up.

What you will need

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.hub71.com/program/access-programme

"AED 250,000 worth of flexible incentives that can be utilized with a range of service providers, and AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity through a SAFE note."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.hub71.com

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