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Scale Your Startup
from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi


Apply now to join the Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme

Take Your Startup Global

Are you ready to expand into new markets? The Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme connects later-stage Hong Kong startups with Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, giving you the runway to raise capital, access markets, and scale across the Middle East and beyond.

Why Abu Dhabi

 

Business-friendly environment

Income tax-1
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Income tax

Foreign ownership in six free zones
%

Foreign ownership

Repatriation of capital and profits
%

Repatriation of capital and profits


Thriving business hub

Increase in new business licenses
%

Increase in new business licenses
(2019–2024)

Growth in ADGM assets under management
%

Growth in ADGM assets under management (2023–2024)

In MENA for Performance, making it among the strongest ecosystems for startup success, valuations, and exits
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In MENA for Performance, making it among the strongest ecosystems for startup success, valuations, and exits

Ecosystem value generated (Jul 2022–Dec 2024), with 6_ annual growth
$ .4B

Ecosystem value generated (Jul 2022–Dec 2024), with 6% annual growth

Sectors at the forefront of innovation

Sectors at the forefront of innovation: FinTech, AgTech, and ClimateTech


Global connectivity & talent

Hours away from 2_3 of the world’s population

Hours away from 2/3 of the world’s population

Skilled professionals in the pool
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Nationalities

Safest city in the world for nine consecutive years
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Safest city in the world for nine consecutive years

Why Hub71

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, empowering founders to build globally enduring tech companies. Hub71 offers Seed to Series A startups across 20+ sectors access to international markets, a robust capital ecosystem, forward-thinking regulation and a vibrant community of highly skilled talent. 


The Region’s Fastest-Growing Tech Ecosystem

Startups from 60+ nationalities
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Startups from 60+ nationalities

Funding secured
$ B+

Funding secured

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Corporate partners

Revenue generated
$ B

Revenue generated

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What you'll get

As part of the two-week Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme, you will:

  • Build relationships with top investors and corporate partners in the UAE
  • Receive tailored mentorship on fundraising, go-to-market and regulatory readiness
  • Engage directly with regulators to smooth your market entry
  • Join exclusive networking events with Hub71’s global community
  • Showcase your startup at Demo Day during Hub71’s flagship Impact event

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Ready to Expand?

 
Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, empowering founders to build globally enduring tech companies. Hub71 offers Seed to Series A startups across 20+ sectors access to international markets, a robust capital ecosystem, forward-thinking regulation and a vibrant community of highly skilled talent.