- What
- USD 150,000 grant for each of four category winners of Dubai's AI Agents championship.
- Who
- UAE residents and international builders; AI Agent at idea, prototype or MVP stage.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside the UAE — UAE residents and international participants interested in expanding into the region All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · November 2026 · dubaichamberdigital.com/en/create-ai-agents · How we check ↗
In detail
Create AI Agents Championship (Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy) is a grant competition (AI agents) in the UAE. Championship of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy for building AI Agents. Four award categories (Best Societal Agent, Best Personal Agent, Best Business Agent and Best Youth AI Agent – Top Youth-Led Venture); each category winner receives a USD 150,000 grant to develop and grow the AI Agent solution and business, USD 750,000 in grants in total, and one of the four winners is named Dubai AI Agent of the Year with additional funding. Entries can start at idea, prototype or early-MVP stage; 24 semi-finalists join a Tech Accelerator Programme and the Grand Final is in the first week of May 2027. Participation is free of charge.
- Amount
- USD 150,000 grant per category winner (four categories) · USD 750,000 in grants in total
- Terms
- No — grant; participation free of charge
- Eligibility
- UAE residents and international participants interested in expanding into the region
- individuals or teams of up to 6
- AI Agent at idea, prototype or early-MVP stage, not a fully commercialised solution
- Youth category: lead applicant under 21
- Sectors
- AI Agents from any industry or sector
- Benefits
- Training courses, workshops and mentorship · Tech Accelerator Programme for semi-finalists and high-potential teams
- Status
- Open — registration opened 7 October 2026 and closes in January 2027; register on the programme page (checked November 2026)
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What the source says
“This is a global competition open to all UAE residents and international participants interested in expanding into the region.”
“Each category winner will receive a USD 150,000 grant to support the development and growth of their AI Agent solution and business.”
“A total of USD 750,000 in grants is available. Each category winner will receive a USD 150,000 grant to support the development and growth of their Al Agent solution and business. One of the four core category winners will also receive the Championship's highest recognition – the title of Dubai Al Agent of the Year-along with additional funding.”
“Enter one of four award categories—Best Societal Agent, Best Personal Agent, Best Business Agent or Best Youth AI Agent:Top Youth-Led Venture.”
“The AI Agent submitted must be at the idea, prototype or early MVP stage and must not already be a fully commercialized solution.”
“Individual and team entries are accepted. Maximum team size: 6.”
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|---|---|---|---|
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Questions founders ask
What does Create AI Agents Championship (Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy) offer?
USD 150,000 grant for each of four category winners of Dubai's AI Agents championship.
Does Create AI Agents Championship (Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy) take equity?
No equity — grant; free to enter.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside the UAE — UAE residents and international participants interested in expanding into the region.
Is there a deadline?
No closing date is published; applications are open.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · dubaichamberdigital.com/en/create-ai-agents · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/showcase/dubai-chamber-of-digital-ec… · Checked November 2026