Anjal Z Cohort 2026 — Early Childhood Innovation Fellowship

About

The Anjal Z Cohort 2026 offers early-stage and growth-stage startups the chance to innovate in childhood obesity, Arabic literacy, or children's mental health, providing a total of 500,000 AED in financial support, access to a robust mentorship network, and opportunities for market entry and pilot projects in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Total support of 500,000 AED (250,000 AED incentive + 250,000 AED SAFE agreement investment)
• 🌐 Network Access
• Access to ECA/Hub71 ecosystem resources, pilot opportunities, and market entry support
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Mentorship and collaboration network support from industry experts

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from around the world that can establish their technology in Abu Dhabi
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be an early-stage or growth-stage startup with innovative solutions in specific fields
• 🧠 Focus Areas
• Solutions must address childhood obesity, Arabic literacy, or children's mental health

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Presence
• Must establish technology in Abu Dhabi
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Engagement in the program for the duration specified by the organizers

Target Region

Open to global startups with a requirement to establish in Abu Dhabi

Target Sector

Early childhood education, children's health, and welfare