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🌱 1. Hub71+ AI: A Launchpad for AI Innovation

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 ecosystem has introduced Hub71+ AI, a vertical powered by partners like AI71, Core42, AWS, Google for Startups, Nvidia, HPE, MBZUAI, and 42 Abu Dhabi. Startups receive AED 250K cash and AED 250K in services, with high-performers eligible for another AED 250K — plus compute credits and market accesseconomictimes.indiatimes.com+15hub71.com+15nin.ae+15.

Between 2021 and 2023, AI startups in Abu Dhabi grew at an astounding 67% CAGR, with a new AI company spawning every two days in early 2024 pivot.uz+1hub71.com+1.

🚀 2. Google–Hub71 AI Accelerator: Fast-Tracks Growth

In late 2024, Hub71 partnered with Google to launch the Google for Startups Accelerator, selecting 26 AI startups for a three-month program. Participants benefit from mentorship, global connections, and up to US$300K in Google Cloud credits. Many had previously received AED 500K in early-stage support sme10x.com.

🌍 3. Global Reach through Cross‑Border Collaboration

Hub71 attracts international talent—founders from places like Hyderabad work alongside UAE entrepreneurs, in a space filled with live data streams, mentors, and investors arabfounders.net+9hub71.com+9economictimes.indiatimes.com+9. This creates a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and growth.

⭐ 4. Spotlight on UAE AI Scaleups

• LocAI (founded June 2023): Raised US$150M, offers region-specific AI products for healthcare (Razi), legal (Specter), construction (Sinan), customer experience (Mira), education (Iqraa), and meetings (Mofkrah)en.wikipedia.org.
• Seez: AI-powered automotive tech firm in Dubai, backed by over US$21M and pioneering virtual SaaS solutions for dealerships with tools like Seezar, SeezPad, and SeezBoost en.wikipedia.org+1time.com+1.

These companies demonstrate how local AI startups are scaling from niche to global impact.

⚡ 5. Sector-Specific AI Startups at Hub71

Hub71’s 15th cohort included Autone, a logistics AI startup offering real-time inventory and supply chain optimization, and raised US$4.8M en.wikipedia.org+15theoutpost.ai+15hub71.com+15. Another notable healthtech entrant was EpiBone, drawing US$43M in funding rasmal.com.

🔧 6. Ecosystem & Support Infrastructure

Founded in 2019 as part of Ghadan 21 and backed by Mubadala, Hub71 now hosts 330+ startups, 170+ partners, and has created 750+ jobs hub71.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1. It offers equity-free incentives, deep partner networks, and real-world pilot opportunities. By the end of 2024, startups had raised AED 7B (~US$1.9B) with AED 4B revenuereddit.com+1theoutpost.ai+1.

🔮 7. Dubai Future Accelerators & AstroLabs

While Hub71 leads in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Future Accelerators and AstroLabs in Dubai (a Google & IBM-affiliated incubator) also drive AI innovation by partnering startups with government and corporate stakeholders . Together, these ecosystems foster collaboration, tech development, and regulatory support.

✅ Conclusion

The UAE’s AI startup ecosystem is thriving, thanks to:

• Strategic infrastructure: Hub71+ AI and Dubai incubators
• World-class partnerships: Google, AWS, Nvidia, MBZUAI
• Robust funding: Government grants, accelerator capital, private investment
• Global collaboration: Diverse, cross-border founders and networks
• Market-ready innovation: Real-world pilots in logistics, automotive, legal, and healthcare

From code to commerce, AI startups in the UAE are rapidly evolving—building locally, scaling globally. Let me know if you’d like a deep dive on any startup or developer guide to join these thriving ecosystems!

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