- What
- Subsidized business licence and coworking workspace.
- Who
- Early-stage tech, media and design startups.
- Cost
- No equity — service or permission
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Team must be based in Dubai if the application is approved All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · infive.ae · How we check ↗
In detail
in5 Dubai is an accelerator in the UAE. Dubai government-backed zero-equity accelerator. 1,000+ startups. Subsidized licenses, visas, coworking and labs for tech, media, design.
- Amount
- Subsidized license + workspace — no equity
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- Early-stage startups — tech, media, design
- Sectors
- Technology, Media, Design, Creative Industries
- Benefits
- Free zone license
- Coworking
- Labs
- Visa support
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“No, all nationalities are welcome to submit to the in5 programme.”
“Since 2013, we have served as an enabling platform for 500+ startups and entrepreneurs.”
“Execute your tech, media and design ideas in our cutting-edge prototyping labs, studios and creative spaces.”
“in5 is an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and startups, fostering innovation and helping new ideas reach the marketplace.”
“Our fully-equipped design labs, smart labs, fashion labs, green rooms, recording studios, and filming equipment allow you to conveniently produce content, software, product prototypes, or unique apparel.”
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Sources
Primary source · infive.ae · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/in5dubai · Checked September 2026