- What
- Programme support and co-creation opportunities.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside the UAE All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · dubaifuture.ae · How we check ↗
In detail
Dubai Future Foundation is a government innovation foundation (dubai) in the UAE. Dubai foundation set up in 2016 to design Dubai's future with public and private sector partners. Runs Dubai Future Labs (applied robotics and AI R&D), the TKS Dubai Innovation Program and programmes connecting corporate and government entities with startups to co-create solutions.
- Amount
- Programme support + co-creation
- Services
- Programmes
- Dubai Future Labs
- Government co-creation
- Status
- No open Dubai Future Accelerators call — the challenges page shows the Dubai Centre for AI accelerator (2nd cycle), applications closed 29 August 2025 (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Dubai Future Foundation publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, is inviting global and local AI companies to participate in the second cycle of the 'Future of AI in Government Services' Accelerator Program.”
“Join the 2nd Cycle of Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s Accelerator Program ... Application is closed. T&C apply. Application deadline: Friday, 29 August 2025”
“Apply to co-create solutions to our current challenges. EXPLORE CHALLENGES AND APPLY”
“an applied research lab focusing on R&D in the fields of robotics and Artificial Intelligence”
“TKS Dubai Innovation Program”
“Our programmes connect corporate and government entities with leading startups, ideators, researchers, entrepreneurs and students of all ages – to solve challenges, create solutions, and co-create a better tomorrow.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in the UAE
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Future FoundationProgramme support and co-creation opportunities. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Masdar City Free Zone100% foreign ownership free-zone setup. | not published | No equity | Active |
| twofour54Licence-fee waivers and production-rebate access. | not published | No equity | Active |
| UAE Golden Visa — Entrepreneur5-year renewable residency for entrepreneurs with a qualifying project. | not published | No equity | Active |
| ADGMA RegLab regulatory sandbox; not a funding programme. | not published | No equity | Active |
| ADIOProject-dependent incentive packages. | not published | Equity possible | Active |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority (UAE)National data, AI and digital-government body; not a funder. | not published | Not published | Active |
| CBUAE FinTech SandboxRegulatory permission to test fintech products. | not published | No equity | Active |
| DIFCFinancial free zone with its own regulator, courts and flexible structures; not a funder. | not published | No equity | Active |
| DisruptAD (ADQ)ADQ venture platform managing the AED 535M Ventures Fund (Ghadan 21). | not published | Equity | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does Dubai Future Foundation offer?
Programme support and co-creation opportunities.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside the UAE.
Is it open now?
No — it is currently closed. The status on this page follows the programme’s own site.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · dubaifuture.ae · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/dubaifuturefoundation · Checked October 2026