The Top 5 Accelerators in Abu Dhabi
Discover the top 5 accelerators in Abu Dhabi that can propel your early-stage startup to success.
Overview
Abu Dhabi has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 5 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF)
MBRIF is a Dubai-based government initiative that provides funding and support to innovative startups and entrepreneurs in the UAE.
Arab Startup Competition
The Arab World Meets Silicon Valley
Flat6Labs - Bahrain
Accelerating Entrepreneurship in MENA
Krypto Labs
Krypto Labs is a global innovation hub that offers funding, mentorship, and resources to startups and entrepreneurs working in various fields including AI, robotics, blockchain, and more
Plug and Play-ADGM
Plug and Play-ADGM is an innovation platform that connects startups with corporations and provides them with resources to accelerate their growth.
No longer operating
One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Techstars Hub71.