turash/funding/international/uae/dubai-future-accelerators/PROGRAM_INFO.md
Damir Mukimov cdca1ea1a7
Reorganize funding programs and create application documents
- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md
- Created budget files for selected priority programs:
  * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
  * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k)
  * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k)
  * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
- Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md)
- Added application documents structure:
  * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates
  * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary
- Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents
- Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements
- Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow
2025-11-01 09:59:48 +01:00

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SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES
This program accepts innovative companies worldwide.
Requirement: Open to companies worldwide (selected teams must relocate to Dubai for program duration).
See BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md for more programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.


Dubai Future Accelerators (UAE)

Overview

Dubai Future Accelerators is a 9-week program providing zero-equity accelerator support with facilitated pilot project funding for innovative companies worldwide.

Managing Body

Dubai Future Foundation (government initiative)

Funding Type

Accelerator program with funded pilot agreements (0% equity)

Funding Amount

  • Program costs fully covered
  • Workspace, visa support provided
  • Pilot project funding: Dubai government partners committed ~US$33.5M to pilot contracts with startups
  • Individual pilot deals average hundreds of thousands of dollars

Deadlines

  • 9-week cohorts run roughly semi-annually
  • Specific challenge statements from government departments

Eligibility

  • Innovative companies worldwide
  • Selected teams must relocate to Dubai for program duration

Thematic Focus

Challenges span:

  • Smart city and energy
  • Water and waste management
  • Industrial IoT
  • Examples: waste-to-resource innovation, digital platforms for smart infrastructure

Relevance to City Resource Graph

  • Industrial symbiosis in Dubai's industrial zones
  • Resource optimization platforms
  • Smart infrastructure solutions
  • Pilot implementation in UAE market

Application Tips

  • Align with specific government challenge statements
  • Prepare for relocation to Dubai
  • Focus on scalable pilot solutions
  • Leverage government partnerships for market access