- What
- Accelerator programme with potential VC investment.
- Who
- Startups in FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0 or AI.
plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/abu-dhabi · How we check ↗
In detail
Plug and Play Abu Dhabi is a corporate accelerator + VC in the UAE. Silicon Valley innovation platform with an Abu Dhabi base at ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island; its Abu Dhabi Fintech programme launched in 2018. Runs accelerator programmes with corporate partners across FinTech, HealthTech and Industry 4.0.
- Amount
- Programme + VC investment
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- Startups in FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0, AI
- Sectors
- FinTech, HealthTech, Mobility, Industry 4.0, AI
- Benefits
- Silicon Valley network · 550+ innovation partners globally
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“We have a community of experts all over the world. We work as a bridge between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world, making innovation open to anyone, anywhere.”
“Plug and Play Abu Dhabi represents an open innovation hub for all our partners across the financial, healthcare and industry 4.0 sectors in the region.”
“The program supports healthcare startups by connecting them to networks of corporate partners and investors to test and implement their technologies in the region”
“Access our in-house VC team and raise the capital needed to take your startup to the next level.”
“Our Areas of Expertise in Abu Dhabi Enterprise & AI Fintech Health Supply Chain & Logistics Travel & Hospitality”
“bringing real value and solutions in areas such as Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Storage, Telecommunications, Maintenance, Mobility, Logistics, Energy, Construction and Real Estate.”
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Compare accelerators & incubators in the UAE
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plug and Play Abu DhabiAccelerator programme with potential VC investment. | not published | Not published | Active |
| 500 Global UAEEquity investment of US$100,000+ through the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global. | US$100,000+ | Equity; Phase 1 programme fee US$35,000 | Closed |
| CatalystSeed funding as SAFE notes, pre-seed and seed. | not published | Convertible | Active |
| Disrupt.comVenture builder that co-founds AI-first ventures and funds them from its own balance sheet. | not published | Equity | Open |
| Hub71AED 250K in-kind plus AED 250K cash via SAFE note; AED 250K top-up for high performers. | AED 250K | Equity | Open |
| in5 DubaiSubsidized business licence and coworking workspace. | not published | No equity | Active |
| IntelakAED 50K equity-free grant. | AED 50K | No equity | Active |
| NQubatorIncubation and acceleration programmes; Digital Commerce Cohort. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SheraaEquity-free ERF grants from an AED 5M fund plus programmes. | not published | No equity | Active |
| DIFC Innovation Hub — Fintech AcceleratorRegulatory sandbox access and programme support for fintech startups. | not published | No equity | Closed |
| Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2)Free 16-week tech incubator with mentoring and investor introductions; no cash amount. | not published | No cost to join | Closed |
| Innovate For Tomorrow (Dubai Holding)AED 500,000 to the winner plus a funded UAE pilot; runners-up AED 250,000 and AED 100,000. | AED 500,000 | No equity | Closed |
| Presight AI AcceleratorSix-month accelerator with a $50K in-kind SAFE note; no working application link today. | $50K | SAFE | Active |
| startADNo direct investment published; corporate pilots via sprint accelerators. | not published | No 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).
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Questions founders ask
What does Plug and Play Abu Dhabi offer?
Accelerator programme with potential VC investment.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/abu-dhabi · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center