- What
- AED 50K equity-free grant.
- Who
- Travel, aviation and tourism startups globally.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Aviation, travel or tourism tech; Implementation in Dubai; Accelerator: growth-stage with at least 2 full-time team members All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · intelak.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Intelak is a corporate accelerator in the UAE. Aviation and travel tech accelerator in Dubai backed by Emirates Group and Microsoft. AED 50,000 grant per selected startup; up to 5 startups per cohort.
- Amount
- AED 50K equity-free grant
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- Travel, aviation, tourism startups globally
- Sectors
- TravelTech, Aviation, Tourism
- Benefits
- Emirates Group access · Microsoft partnership
- Status
- Active — 2026 Accelerator and Incubator tracks take applications through F6S, linked from its programme pages (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Intelak publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Your start-up can be based in any geographic location, but see a strategic fit in implementing your solution In Dubai”
“Each selected startup will receive a 50,000 AED grant.”
“Intelak is a technology and innovation hub, based in Dubai, that supports early and late-stage start-ups with the education, mentorship, tools and resources needed to address business challenges in global aviation and tourism.”
“Intelak Hub's principal partners - the Emirates Group, Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Accenture, Amadeus and Microsoft - provide support, expertise, and mentorship”
“The Accelerator is designed for international startups at the advanced stage, focusing on accelerating their growth and scalability. Specific to the aviation, travel and tourism industries.”
“You have an innovative tech solution in the aviation, travel or tourism space that meets one of Intelak's challenges.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
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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).
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Questions founders ask
What does Intelak offer?
AED 50K equity-free grant.
Does Intelak take equity?
No equity — grant.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — Aviation, travel or tourism tech; Implementation in Dubai; Accelerator: growth-stage with at least 2 full-time team members.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · intelak.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/intelakhub · Checked October 2026