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Plug and Play Abu Dhabi

Silicon Valley innovation platform with its GCC HQ in Abu Dhabi since 2018.

What
Accelerator programme with potential VC investment.
Who
Early-stage startups in FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0 or AI.
Cost
Equity — varies; ADGM track is equity-free
Status
Active

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In detail

Plug and Play Abu Dhabi is a corporate accelerator + VC in the UAE. Silicon Valley innovation platform with its GCC HQ in Abu Dhabi since 2018. Runs accelerator programmes in partnership with ADGM, ADIO and corporate partners across FinTech, HealthTech and Industry 4.0. ADGM-based programmes are equity-free.

Amount
Programme + VC investment
Terms
Programme-dependent — ADGM track equity-free
Eligibility
Early-stage startups in FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0, AI
Sectors
FinTech, HealthTech, Mobility, Industry 4.0, AI, Sustainability
Benefits
  • Silicon Valley network
  • ADGM partnership
  • 450+ corporate & government partners globally
Status
Active

Closing soon on the map

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Sources

Primary source · plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/abu-dhabi · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center