Hub71 Cohort 19

About

Hub71 selected 40 startups for Cohort 19 from 2,502 applications across 117 countries, offering a 12-month Access Programme with sector-agnostic, specialist-ecosystem, early-childhood and SAVI pathways.

Benefits

• 💰Cash and in-kind incentives
  Selected startups can receive up to AED 500,000 in incentives, comprising AED 250,000 in flexible incentives with service providers and AED 250,000 in cash for equity via a SAFE note, according to Hub71's official Cohort 19 page.
• 🚀12-month Access Programme
  Startups join Hub71's 12-month Access Programme with tailored mentorship, expert-led workshops and access to investors, corporate and government partners.
• 📈Conditional further support
  Top-performing startups may qualify for an increase of up to AED 250,000 for additional equity upon completing the programme; further support is conditional.

Eligibility Criteria

• No mandatory eligibility criteria are published on Hub71's official Cohort 19 page
• Third-party guidance describes high-growth startups with strong traction or clear scale potential
• Seed to Series A companies
• founder-led teams with global ambition
• startups interested in scaling through Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East, Africa and global markets
• African startups may apply through GFA Technologies as Hub71's official African cross-border ecosystem partner
• A third-party StartupLinkX listing for the Life Sciences Cohort 19 track adds: open to startups from any country, but at least one co-founder must relocate to Abu Dhabi; must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents; must be in life sciences (digital health, biotech, health tech); must provide details on previous funding rounds and current revenue; at least one co-founder must be involved and have relevant experience
• Selected Cohort 19 startups spanned Pre-Seed to Series A, so stage requirements should be confirmed.

Participation Commitments

• Submit a PDF pitch deck covering the problem, solution, value proposition and business model
• Include competition, market, progress and funds raised in the pitch deck
• Include founders or founding team information in the pitch deck
• Include plans for Hub71 and Abu Dhabi in the pitch deck
• Applications are reviewed through a four-stage selection process: application review, Hub71 team meeting selected founders, Hub71 partners meeting selected founders, and final selection committee
• The AED 250,000 cash component of the incentive is provided for equity through a SAFE note
• Top-performing startups may receive an additional AED 250,000 for additional equity upon programme completion
• Applications submitted after the stated deadline are considered for the following cohort
• Hub71's official Cohort 19 page states the programme starts in September 2026

Target Region

Geographic eligibility is not publicly stated and should be confirmed before applying.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other