35 Venture Builders in Dubai Backing Indian Founders
1. Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec)
Website: dtec.ae
What They Offer: Workspace, seed funding, mentorship, free-zone company setup assistance.
Sectors of Interest: Tech, ICT, Fintech, Digital Media.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Early-stage to growth; open internationally including India.
2. in5 (TECOM Incubator)
Website: in5.ae
What They Offer: Coworking, prototyping labs, mentorship, licensing support.
Sectors of Interest: Technology, Media, Design.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Idea to early-stage; explicitly welcomes Indian startups.
3. AstroLabs
Website: astrolabs.com
What They Offer: Expansion platform, licensing, mentorship, accelerator programs.
Sectors of Interest: Tech, E-commerce, FinTech, AI, Sustainability.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Growth-stage; helps Indian startups scale to UAE.
Application & Intake: Contact AstroLabs, open continuously.
4. Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF)
Website: mbrif.ae
What They Offer: Government-backed acceleration, mentorship, access to subsidized loans.
Sectors of Interest: Broad innovation sectors (HealthTech, FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech).
Eligibility for Indian Startups: MVP or growth-stage; explicitly international.
Application & Intake: Apply here, annual cohort.
5. DIFC FinTech Hive
Website: innovationhub.difc.ae
What They Offer: 3-month fintech accelerator, mentorship, funding access.
Sectors of Interest: FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Product ready; actively accepts Indian startups.
Application & Intake: Apply here, annual cohorts.
6. Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA)
Website: Dubai Future Accelerators
What They Offer: 9-week gov-tech program, equity-free pilots.
Sectors of Interest: Smart Cities, Gov-tech, Sustainability.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Growth-stage; explicitly international.
Application & Intake: Apply here, biannual cohorts.
7. Intelak Hub
Website: intelak.com
What They Offer: Aviation & travel-tech accelerator, mentorship, pilot funding.
Sectors of Interest: Travel, Aviation, Tourism Tech.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: MVP stage; open internationally including India.
Application & Intake: Apply here, twice per year.
8. Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai
Website: dubaismartcity.org
What They Offer: €15K seed, mentorship, corporate partnerships.
Sectors of Interest: IoT, Smart Cities, Urban Mobility.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: MVP stage; open internationally.
Application & Intake: Apply here, annual cohort.
9. Flat6Labs UAE
Website: flat6labs.com
What They Offer: Seed funding (~$50k), mentorship, Demo Days.
Sectors of Interest: Tech-enabled startups across sectors.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: MVP and beyond; open internationally including India.
Application & Intake: Apply here, biannual.
10. Charged Ventures
Website: chargedventures.io
What They Offer: Web3 venture builder, funding, tokenomics design.
Sectors of Interest: Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, NFTs.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Prototype stage, explicitly global.
Application & Intake: Contact here, rolling admissions.
11. Innovest Middle East
Website: innovest.org
What They Offer: Seed incubation, mentorship, network support.
Sectors of Interest: Tech-driven innovations, sector-agnostic.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Seed stage; welcomes Indian startups with regional plans.
Application & Intake: Contact Innovest, rolling intake.
12. Hatch & Boost
Website: hatchboost.com
What They Offer: Impact venture building, equity-based co-founding.
Sectors of Interest: Sustainable agriculture, EdTech, HealthTech.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Idea to early-stage; explicitly global.
Application & Intake: Apply here, rolling admissions.
13. GrowValley
Website:gv.studio
What They Offer: Corporate venture building, seed funding.
Sectors of Interest: Fintech, media, logistics, impact ventures.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Early-stage, explicitly open to Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact GrowValley, rolling intake.
14. FasterCapital
Website: fastercapital.com
What They Offer: Tech co-founder service, capital investment.
Sectors of Interest: All tech sectors (FinTech, AI, Blockchain).
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Idea to growth-stage; Indian founders encouraged.
Application & Intake: Apply here, always open.
15. iAccel Gulf (India Accelerator Dubai)
Website: India Accelerator
What They Offer: 4-month incubation, mentorship, UAE market entry.
Sectors of Interest: Tech, AgriTech, HealthTech, D2C.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: MVP to pre-Series A; specifically for Indian startups.
Application & Intake: Contact iAccel, ongoing intake.
16. Antler Middle East
Website: antler.co/location/middle-east
What They Offer: 10-week residency providing co-founder matching, idea validation, and initial investment.
Sectors of Interest: AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Web3, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to individuals and teams at pre-seed stage; welcomes Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Apply here; next residency starts April 2025.
17. Modus Capital
Website: modus.vc
What They Offer: Venture building with operational and financial support; $50M Venture Builder Fund.
Sectors of Interest: AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Web3, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to early-stage startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact Modus Capital for current opportunities.
18. Disrupt.com
Website: disrupt.com
What They Offer: AI-powered venture building and investment; $100M commitment to AI-first startups.
Sectors of Interest: AI, Cybersecurity, Web3, Automotive Technology, Retail Innovation.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Targets early-stage startups; open to Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Apply here; rolling admissions.
19. Blue-Sky Thinking
Website: blueskythinking.ventures
What They Offer: Venture studio focusing on turning ideas into MVPs within three months.
Sectors of Interest: EdTech, MarTech, Generative AI.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact Blue-Sky Thinking for current opportunities.
20. Innovations Venture Studio
Website: innovationsventure.studio
What They Offer: Partnership with founders to build from ideas into fast-growing companies; support in product development and scaling.
Sectors of Interest: Various sectors including AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Web3.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact Innovations Venture Studio for current opportunities.
21. SC Ventures – National Venture Studio (DIFC)
Website: SC Ventures
What They Offer: Venture Building as a Service (VBaaS) model providing frameworks, tools, and global expertise to support end-to-end startup development.
Sectors of Interest: FinTech, AI, Sustainability, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact SC Ventures for current opportunities.
22. CE-Creates (Crescent Enterprises)
Website: crescententerprises.com
What They Offer: Incubator platform developing new businesses internally; support in scaling and market entry.
Sectors of Interest: Sustainable transport, FoodTech, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact CE-Creates for current opportunities.
23. VentureSouq
Website: venturesouq.com
What They Offer: Early-stage venture capital firm providing funding and support to startups.
Sectors of Interest: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact VentureSouq for current opportunities.
24. Wamda Capital
Website: wamda.com
What They Offer: Venture capital firm providing funding and support to early-stage startups.
Sectors of Interest: E-commerce, FinTech, HealthTech, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact Wamda Capital for current opportunities.
25. Turn8
Website: turn8.co
What They Offer: Accelerator program providing seed funding, mentorship, and workspace.
Sectors of Interest: Technology, E-commerce, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Apply here; rolling admissions.
26. Techstars Hub71 Accelerator
Website: techstars.com
What They Offer: 3-month accelerator program providing mentorship and funding.
Sectors of Interest: Technology, AI, FinTech, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Apply here; program dates vary.
27. Hub71
Website: hub71.com
What They Offer: Tech ecosystem providing startups with access to capital, market, and talent.
Sectors of Interest: Technology, AI, FinTech, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Apply here; rolling admissions.
28. Injazat Ventures
Website: injazat.com
What They Offer: Venture building and investment services focusing on digital transformation.
Sectors of Interest: Technology, AI, and more.
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Open to startups globally, including Indian founders.
Application & Intake: Contact Injazat Ventures for current opportunities.
29. DMCC Crypto Centre
What They Offer: Co-working space, licensing support, mentorship, and access to blockchain/crypto accelerators.
Sectors of Interest: Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, Web3
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Prototype and MVP-stage startups globally, including India
Application & Intake: Open year-round via DMCC Crypto ecosystem
30. Bedayat Business Incubator (Dubai SME)
What They Offer: Incubation, mentorship, Sustainable City pilot access, certified by Dubai SME
Sectors of Interest: Sustainability, Smart Cities, CleanTech, Social Impact
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Idea to early revenue stage; Indian founders welcome
Application & Intake: Rolling admissions via SEE Institute and Dubai SME
31. Emirates NBD SustainTech Accelerator
Website: emiratesnbd.com/innovation/fintech-campaigns/sustaintech-xcelerator
What They Offer: ESG-focused fintech accelerator, mentorship, funding access, and bank pilot programs
Sectors of Interest: ESG, Green FinTech, Climate Risk, Carbon Tech
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Scale-stage startups; open to Indian founders
Application & Intake: Annual cohorts; check Emirates NBD site for latest timeline
32. Majid Al Futtaim Launchpad
Website: majidalfuttaimlaunchpad.com
What They Offer: Corporate accelerator with retail pilots, brand partnerships, and retail placement
Sectors of Interest: ClimateTech, Homegrown Brands, D2C, PropTech
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Growth-stage brands or solutions with market readiness
Application & Intake: Annual Launchpad programs; apply online
33. Scale2Dubai (District 2020)
Website: district2020.ae/scale2dubai
What They Offer: Free 2-year office space, license, visas, market entry support
Sectors of Interest: Urban Tech, Mobility, Smart Cities, IoT
Eligibility for Indian Startups: PMF or growth-stage, relocation-ready
Application & Intake: Annual cohort program; check District 2020 for next dates
34. SKL Venture Capital (Studio)
Website: skl.vc
What They Offer: Tech-focused venture studio with MVP validation, founder matching, early funding
Sectors of Interest: Deep Tech, AI, NeuroTech, SaaS
Eligibility for Indian Startups: Idea to MVP; strong tech founder fit
Application & Intake: Rolling submissions via website
35. IPF Startup Hub (Indian People’s Forum)
Website: ipfstartuphub.com
What They Offer: Visibility, UAE market access, founder showcases, investor connects
Sectors of Interest: Sector-agnostic (FinTech, SaaS, D2C, Agri, Health)
Eligibility for Indian Startups: India-based founders looking to scale in the Middle East
Application & Intake: Always open; curated invites via IPF team