Area 2071 Launchpad Program: Dubai market entry support program for scaleups

Program Overview

Soft Landing to UAE

Businesses get the opportunity for a smooth market entry, leveraging local infrastructure and networking possibilities.

Business Understanding

Participants receive valuable insights into their operations, enabling strategic decisionmaking and sustainable growth.

Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement

The program equips businesses to engage with key stakeholders, fostering partnerships and facilitating market expansion.

Eligibility Criteria & Target Industries

Eligibility Criteria

Growth stage startup with proprietary solution

Proven traction with min
annual revenue of USD 500K

Ready to scale
internationally

Have a solution that is
relevant to the GCC

Open to establishing
global HQ in the UAE

Have raised prior
institutional capital

Target Industries

Deeptech(AI & ML Solutions)

Smart
Mobility

Robotics

Blockchain

Climate Tech &
Sustainability

Food &
Agro Tech

Program Roadmap

Step 1

Submit online
application

Step 2

Business Evaluation

Step 3

Launch

Step 4

Engagement

Step 5

Demo Day

Benefits to the Founders

01

Unbiased Guidance

from Asiarath & DFF’s experienced
team of global mentors

02

Wide Network in Dubai

comprising Corporate and Government
entities, actively seeking solutions

03

LAUNCHPAD@ Area 2071

with access to world-class facilities,
infrastructure and resources

04

Tailored Matching Process

to help identify your first customers and explore
other commercial opportunities

05

Funding Opportunities

access to growth capital from a diverse
investor network

06

Access to stakeholders

Access to key stakeholders in UAE.

07

Enterprise connects

Access to potential enterprises in UAE.

08

A Zero

equity program.

Program Partners

Meet Cohort 1

Apply Now & Launch Your Market Entry | Expansion Journey in MENA

Ready to scale your startup in Dubai? Register your interest!