Anjal Z Fellowship Programme 2026 Cohort

About

The Anjal Z Fellowship Programme 2026 Cohort is an accelerator initiative by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and Hub71, designed to support early and growth-stage startups developing solutions in children's health, Arabic literacy, and mental health, offering financial support, access to a robust ecosystem, and opportunities for collaboration over a three-year period.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Each startup can receive 500,000 AED in support (250,000 AED incentive + 250,000 AED SAF notes)
• 🌐 Network Access
• Access to the Hub71 ecosystem, market channels, and pilot opportunities
• 📈 Business Support
• Support for impact validation and connections to government and capital networks for further investment and collaboration opportunities
• ⏰ Program Duration
• Support period lasts for three years

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups planning to operate or adapt projects in Abu Dhabi
• 💼 Business Stage
• Targeting early-stage and growth-stage startups focused on children's health, Arabic literacy, and mental health solutions
• 🏢 Industry Focus
• Must be involved in sectors related to children's health, educational technology, early childhood education, and mental health

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Presence
• Startups must plan to establish or adapt their projects in Abu Dhabi
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to present their solutions and progress during the program

Target Region

Open to global startups with a focus on Abu Dhabi

Target Sector

Focused on children's health, education technology, and mental health