turash/funding/international/uae/dubai-holding-innovate/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
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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.
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# 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
## Links
- [Dubai Holding Press Release](https://www.dubaiholding.com/en/media-hub/press-releases/dubai-holding-opens-global-call-for-bold-innovators-to-join-the-innovate-for-tomorrow-impact-accelerator-2025)
- [Dubai Holding Innovate for Tomorrow](https://www.dubaiholding.com/en/media-hub/press-releases/dubai-holding-opens-global-call-for-bold-innovators-to-join-the-innovate-for-tomorrow-impact-accelerator-2025)
## Application Tips
- Demonstrate traction and scalability
- Align with circular economy themes
- Prepare for competitive evaluation process
- Focus on pilot-ready solutions