Hub71
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Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneurial hub and accelerator backed by Mubadala that runs year-long programmes connecting international startups with cash, investors and corporate partners.
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Climate Tech Startup Funding Statistics by Region
Regional climate tech VC remained sizable but uneven in 2025, with major allocations in the US and China while Europe, Africa and Latin America faced constrained late‑stage pools. The largest disclosed private climate tech deal was a state‑backed fusion commitment in China, and regional funding patterns emphasize infrastructure‑led and utility-aligned opportunities.
Supply chains and talent to define next phase of venture capital in the UAE
Industry figures say supply‑chain transformation driven by AI and talent will define the next phase of venture capital in the UAE as funding rises, with local VCs and government-backed funds supporting start‑ups and scaleups.
Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri
Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a regional launchpad for Indian startups, with Hub71 offering programmes, investor and corporate connections and regulatory clarity via ADGM to help founders test, validate and scale across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
How Has the 2026 Iran War Affected the Gulf's Startup Market? Experts Have Their Say
Venture funding in the Gulf softened in H1 2026 with capital clustering in a few large rounds; Gulf startup programmes (Hub71, Startup Qatar) continue to attract founders and tie funding to local residency despite regional conflict.