Across the city you'll find plenty of support organisations and investor groups dedicated to helping new and smaller companies to succeed and grow their operations. Here you can find a selection of bodies such as public and private investment bodies, incubators, accelerators, training programmes and more.

Funding options for start-ups and SMEs

Dubai’s thriving venture capital and investment sector makes it a great place to seek your next investor. Below are some of the most prominent funds in the emirate, including those open to all and ones dedicated to supporting Emirati-owned businesses.

Start-up incubators and accelerators

Dubai offers a great support network for young start-ups, with an active investor ecosystem of venture capital funds, business incubators and accelerators.

• Incubators: programmes designed to help start-ups develop and grow by providing workspaces, mentorship, education/training, and access to investors.
• Accelerators: programmes that support developing start-ups to become self-sufficient and speed their growth, by providing logistical and technical resources, shared office space and a network of experienced peers.