SPICI GOES TO EXPO DUBAI: Meeting with HUB71 in Abu Dhabi

As part of the regional project “SPICI goes to Expo Dubai” we visited Abu Dhabi's HUB71, where we had extensive discussions with representatives responsible for startup programs.

The visit allowed the entire delegation to learn about their activities for startups and investors who wish to take advantage of various growth opportunities.

Against a backdrop of state-of-the-art infrastructure, through their strategic partner ADGM, they provide founders with programs, services, incentives for startups, and access to the best investors, world-class clients, expert mentorship, and market opportunities.

Hub71 has 3 different types of investors for its startups: Angel investors, Seed investors, and Growth investors.

It offers various types of programs: Ventures Lab Program, with a 9-month pathway and MVP achievement, Outliers Program, for access to finance and market services, Incentive Program, where startups receive, among other things, dedicated services and spaces, Corporate Engagement Program, a bridge between large companies and startups to address their respective weaknesses, Accelerator Programs and Upskilling Programs, respectively useful for supporting innovators, turning them into "local champions with global ambition" and connecting them with other talents and experts.