UAE-India Start-Up Series 2.0

The UAE-India Start-Up Series 2.0 is a market-access initiative led by Hub71 to help high-potential Indian startups explore expansion into Abu Dhabi and the wider GCC. Selected startups participate in the Hub71 Immersion Programme, gaining exposure to investors, mentors, corporate partners, government stakeholders, and the Abu Dhabi innovation ecosystem. One startup will ultimately have the opportunity to join the Hub71 Access Programme and receive support of up to AED 500,000, comprising AED 250,000 in cash and AED 250,000 in in-kind incentives through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).

• Indian-registered startup.
• Innovative and scalable business model.
• Committed founding team.
• Working product or demonstrable traction.
• Early customer traction through users, pilots, partnerships, or revenue can strengthen the application.
• Clear strategy for expanding into the UAE.
• Strong potential for regional or global growth.
• Startups from a range of industries can apply, with particular relevance to AI, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, Mobility, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, and other high-growth technology businesses.

• Hub71 Immersion Programme.
• Workshops and market-discovery sessions in Abu Dhabi.
• Investor meetings and ecosystem introductions.
• Mentorship from founders, investors, and industry experts.
• Access to corporate and government networks.
• Investor and strategic-partner connections.
• Opportunity to validate UAE market demand and partnerships.
• One selected startup can progress to the Hub71 Access Programme.
• Up to AED 500,000 total support for the selected startup: AED 250,000 cash + AED 250,000 in-kind incentives through SAFE.
• Pathway to explore expansion across the UAE and wider GCC.
• Application / Selection Process:
• 1. Submit application with company, product, traction, team, funding and expansion information.
• 2. Provide pitch deck and supporting business information.
• 3. Applications are evaluated based on innovation, scalability, market potential and team strength.
• 4. Shortlisted startups participate in the Hub71 Immersion Programme.
• 5. One startup progresses to the Hub71 Access Programme.
• Important funding note: **AED 500,000 is not described as funding available to every selected startup. The source states that one startup will have the opportunity to receive this support through the Hub71 Access Programme.**
• Success story:
• Endimension Technology was identified as the inaugural winner of the UAE-India Start-Up Series and progressed from the Hub71 Immersion Programme to the Hub71 Access Programme.

Selection process details are being verified.