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About

The sources confirm a four-month EBS Global Incubator fellowship at Heriot-Watt University Dubai for early-stage technology ventures, but they do not confirm a Cohort 8 offering or its deadline.

Benefits

• 🏢Free workspace
  Guaranteed free workspace and IT infrastructure on the Dubai campus, including co-working offices, breakout spaces, meeting rooms and high-speed fiber broadband.
• 🧑‍💼 Expert support
  Guaranteed mentorship, leadership coaching and guidance from business consultants and academics.
• 🚀Venture development
  Guaranteed continuous business development support and workshops/training to help transform an innovative technology idea into a TRL 3 prototype/PoC.
• 💰Funding readiness
  Access to exclusive funding competitions and investor networks, with support to become investment/funding ready.
• 🤝Investor exposure
  The chance to pitch to HWU Principal Partners and present to industry leaders, angel investors and venture capitalists for potential collaboration and/or investment.
• 🌐Alumni network
  Access to the global EBS alumni network and the wider Heriot-Watt University Dubai enterprise community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Innovative tech solution in AI/Robotics, Net Zero, Smart Construction or Clean Technology (mandatory)
• Startup may be based in any geographic location but must see a strategic fit in implementing its solution in Dubai (mandatory)
• At least one team member must be able to attend the incubator in person (mandatory)
• Applicants must have their own UAE visa (mandatory)
• Selected venture must acquire a UAE business license at the start (mandatory)
• Business must have at least one full-time team member (mandatory)
• Venture needs to be incorporated and eager to grow its leadership team through the EBS Practice Excellence Network (stated requirement)
• Applications at TRL 1 are encouraged (preferred)
• Heriot-Watt University students, female founders and Emirati nationals are encouraged to apply (preferred)

Participation Commitments

• At least one team member must be able to attend the incubator in person.
• Applicants must have their own UAE visa.
• Selected ventures must acquire a UAE business license at the start.
• The fellowship lasts four months.

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

Target Location

Global