Abu Dhabi’s international tech ecosystem, Hub71, launched the Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme on the Investopia convention in Hong Kong. The programme is designed to attach later-stage Hong Kong startups with Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, offering a pathway to discover regional enlargement and market entry.
The launch at Investopia Hong Kong, an occasion hosted by the UAE Ministry of Economic system, underscores the nation’s mission to strengthen international financial partnerships by way of innovation. As a part of the launch, Hub71 signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three Hong Kong-based innovation hubs: the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Know-how Park Restricted (HSITPL), Hong Kong Cyberport, and MTR Lab.
Constructing a bridge between innovation hubs
The brand new partnerships are meant to determine a powerful pipeline of high-potential startups for the immersion programme, whereas additionally facilitating reciprocal ecosystem entry and information trade.
HSITPL, which is growing a world-class innovation and expertise hub, will collaborate with Hub71 to assist startups from Mainland China and Hong Kong planning to scale into Abu Dhabi and the broader area. Hong Kong Cyberport, which hosts over 2,200 firms, will work with Hub71 to assist startups increase into the Center East, whereas additionally attracting Center Japanese enterprises to arrange in Hong Kong. MTR Lab, a subsidiary of MTR Company centered on mobility and sensible metropolis options, will join its portfolio firms with Hub71 to discover enlargement alternatives.
Ahmad Ali Alwan, chief govt officer of Hub71, stated: “Investopia, as a UAE-based platform devoted to accelerating the expansion of the brand new economic system, gives a strong stage to amplify our collaboration with Hong Kong’s tech ecosystem. Via the Hub71 Immersion Programme launched right here, we join formidable ecosystems and create pathways for scaling startups past their dwelling markets. We’re enabling startups from Hong Kong to entry new alternatives, leveraging Abu Dhabi’s international entry to increase internationally and ship revolutionary options that handle international challenges.”
Programme construction and market entry
The 2-week immersion programme is designed to fast-track market entry for startups by way of a mixture of digital onboarding for market readiness and an in-person session in Abu Dhabi.
Throughout the programme, founders will acquire direct entry to regulators, traders, and company companions, together with tailor-made mentorship and curated networking alternatives. Collaborating startups will even acquire publicity to Abu Dhabi-based traders, entry to regional pilot initiatives, and alternatives to collaborate with authorities and company companions. The programme will conclude with a Demo Day held throughout Hub71’s Affect Occasion in Abu Dhabi.
This initiative marks Hub71’s fourth cross-border engagement this 12 months, following strategic programmes in New Jersey, Japan, and Eire. The efforts mirror Hub71’s broader purpose of connecting Abu Dhabi with main international innovation hubs and positioning the UAE capital as a launchpad for worldwide startup enlargement.
