Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025

About

The Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025, organized by Dubai Holding and TECOM Group, is a global acceleration program aimed at supporting startups focused on circular economy innovations, offering substantial prize money, mentorship, and resources for companies looking to expand in the UAE market.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Total prize pool of 850,000 AED, with 500,000 AED for first place, 250,000 AED for second, and 100,000 AED for third
• 💰Financial Support
  Pilot funding support for one winning solution
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Up to 20 hours of one-on-one mentorship from industry experts
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Selected companies receive one year of free access to in5 incubator resources (valued at approximately 90,000 AED)
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
• 15+ masterclasses and training covering business development, market access, finance, technical guidance, and legal compliance
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Access to discounts on over 250 technology applications and platforms
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Opportunity to connect with Dubai Holding's extensive ecosystem in real estate, hospitality, asset management, entertainment, and community management

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to global startups and scaling companies with a functional prototype or MVP
• Early customer validation or in Pre-seed to Pre-Series A funding stage
• At least one full-time founder must participate for the entire 12-week program
• Intent to expand in the UAE market

Target Sector

Circular Economy

Target Location

UAE