ECA Anjal Z x Hub71 Programme

About

The ECA Anjal Z x Hub71 Programme is an accelerator designed for startups innovating in early childhood development, offering up to 500,000 AED in funding, pilot opportunities, and extensive business support, targeting entrepreneurs willing to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to 500,000 AED (approximately $136,000) in funding, including 250,000 AED in non-repayable resources and 250,000 AED in cash convertible to equity via SAFE.
• 🎯Pilot Opportunities
  Direct opportunities to pilot projects with government collaboration.
• 🌐Network Access
  Access to an ecosystem network for support and collaboration.
• 📈Business Support
  Operational and localization support, including legal, market, and HR services.
• 💼Additional Investment
  High-performing companies may receive an additional 250,000 AED investment.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to global applicants, but at least one founder must commit to long-term operations in Abu Dhabi.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Startups must be in the Pre-seed to Series A stage.
• 💼 Business Focus
• Must focus on innovative projects related to early childhood development (ages 0-8).
• 📊 Pitch Deck Requirement
• Must provide a pitch deck that includes business model, market analysis, team information, and past funding details.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• At least one founder must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi and build a local team.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Presence
• At least one founder must relocate to Abu Dhabi for long-term operations.
• 🎤 Pitch Presentation
• Must present a pitch deck as part of the application process.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to engage with the program and local ecosystem for the duration of the accelerator.

Target Region

Open to global startups with a focus on Abu Dhabi.

Target Sector

Early childhood development and related sectors.