UAEGovernment Program
Hub71
Ecosystem enabler backing pre-seed–Series A startups across sectors, with dedicated Digital Assets, ClimateTech, Life Sciences and AI tracks.
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Funds, incubators, accelerators and government programs across the six Gulf countries.
Country
Type
UAEGovernment Program
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
Grants and rebates via the Innovation Programme; a connector rather than an equity investor.
Visit siteUAEGovernment Program
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF)
Early to growth co-investment fund focused on deep tech and the future economy.
Visit siteUAEGovernment Program
Dubai Future Foundation / DFA
Innovation body connecting startups to government challenges.
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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development
Interest-free SME loans from AED 150K to 3M.
Visit siteSaudi ArabiaGovernment Program
Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)
Government fund-of-funds supporting pre-seed to pre-IPO companies.
Visit siteSaudi ArabiaGovernment Program
Jada Fund of Funds
PIF fund-of-funds backing VC, PE and private-debt funds.
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Monsha'at (SME General Authority)
Runs Startup Hubs, the University Startup Accelerator Program and the BIBAN conference.
Visit siteSaudi ArabiaGovernment Program
Fintech Saudi
SAMA-backed initiative supporting the fintech sector.
Visit siteQatarGovernment Program
Qatar Development Bank (QDB)
Government development bank anchoring the ecosystem via incubation, VC and guarantee programs.
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Startup Qatar
National investment program with START (up to $1.1M) and GROW (up to $5.5M) tracks.
Visit siteKuwaitGovernment Program
National Fund for SME Development
Finances up to 80% of SME capital, up to KD 500,000.
Visit siteKuwaitGovernment Program
Boursa Kuwait
National stock exchange operator running capital-markets education.
Visit siteBahrainGovernment Program
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB)
100% government-owned bank anchoring the ecosystem.
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Al Waha Fund of Funds
$100M fund-of-funds investing in VC funds with a Bahrain presence.
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Tamkeen
Semi-government labour fund providing grants and SME financing.
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StartUp Bahrain
National ecosystem community platform powered by Tamkeen.
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Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
Investment-promotion agency supporting startups.
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SME Fund (BDB-led)
$185M national SME financing fund.
OmanGovernment Program
ITHCA Group
OIA's ICT investment arm managing the Oman Technology Fund portfolio.
Visit siteOmanGovernment Program
Oman Technology Fund (OTF)
Sovereign-backed fund-of-micro-funds, up to $150M committed.
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Jasoor Fund
$180M fund (ADQ + OIA/ITHCA) for fintech, edtech, healthtech and cleantech.
OmanGovernment Program
Sharakah
SME development company offering financial and advisory support.
Visit siteOmanGovernment Program
SAS Program (MTCIT)
Government ICT business incubation, pre-seed and early stage.
Visit siteOmanGovernment Program
Authority for SME Development (Riyada)
Government SME authority running SANAD financing and incubation.
OmanGovernment Program
Al Raffd Fund
Interest-free SME loans, with capital of RO 70M.