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Support for start-ups and SMEs
Getting the right help is crucial for a new company – and Dubai has plenty of support options.
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.
More from Dubai for business
Browse information on Dubai's business landscape and how to start or move your business to Dubai.
Company set-up options in Dubai
You can set up a company on the 'mainland' or in a free zone – here's a comparison of both options.
Mainland companies
If you’re looking to trade within the UAE, or prefer not to be within a free zone, establishing a mainland company is the path for you.
Free zone companies
Learn more about Dubai's free zones and the process of setting up a company within them.
Employees, administration and logistics
All the information you need about visas, bank accounts, employment and business premises.
