Startup programmes by country

Startup programmes in the UAE

Our own Mondaily Spark, and official public schemes for startups in the UAE, each with a link to its official page.

This page is in English for now. A translation is coming.

Our programme

Up to $2,203 for your startup

Apply on your own. Half price for your first year, billed yearly, and the first month free.

the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, on the UAE government portal

Set up by Federal Law No. 2 of 2014.
Small and medium companies receive at least 10 percent of total federal procurement each year.

the Government of Abu Dhabi

A not for profit economic development fund of the Government of Abu Dhabi, focused on small and medium companies.
Its funding schemes are for eligible Emirati owned companies. It also offers training and a membership programme.

Good to know: Funding is for Emirati owned businesses.

Official page · www.khalifafund.ae

set up by the Abu Dhabi government

A tech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi Global Market for startups, investors and companies.
Startups in its programmes get access to subsidised housing, office space and medical insurance.

The UAE government portal says the Abu Dhabi government set up Hub71 to support technology startups in the emirate. u.ae

Good to know: Places in its programmes are selective.

Official page · www.hub71.com

Checked on 2026-11-08 against each official page. Rules change, so check the official page before you apply. We are not part of these schemes.