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SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES
This program accepts companies worldwide.
Requirement: "Bold scale-ups" worldwide with traction (no location restriction).
See BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md for more programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.


Dubai Holding "Innovate for Tomorrow" Accelerator 2025 (UAE)

Overview

Dubai Holding's annual accelerator competition offering significant prize funding and pilot implementation opportunities for scale-ups worldwide.

Managing Body

Dubai Holding with in5 (incubator)

Funding Type

Accelerator + Competition with funded pilot agreements

Funding Amount

  • AED 850,000 prize pool (~€210k) for 3 winners
  • Top winner receives funded pilot + proof-of-concept project within Dubai Holding's businesses
  • No equity taken

Deadlines

  • Second edition applications close: 25 November 2025
  • Program runs 12 weeks early 2026
  • Demo Day concludes the program

Eligibility

  • "Bold scale-ups" worldwide with traction
  • Ideally beyond prototype stage (product ready to deploy in pilot)
  • Must demonstrate viability

Thematic Focus

Circular economy solutions:

  • Food loss & waste
  • Resource recovery & regeneration
  • Digital innovation for sustainability

Relevance to City Resource Graph

  • Resource recovery platforms
  • Digital circular economy solutions
  • Waste-to-resource technologies
  • Pilot deployment in major corporation portfolio

Application Tips

  • Demonstrate traction and scalability
  • Align with circular economy themes
  • Prepare for competitive evaluation process
  • Focus on pilot-ready solutions