Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025 by Dubai Holding
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A 12-week hybrid accelerator for scale-ups driving circular economy innovation in the UAE, culminating in a Demo Day with cash prizes (AED 500k / 250k / 100k) and a fully funded pilot for the first…
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Dubai Holding
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Dubai Holding. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator is Dubai Holding's flagship scale-up program championing circular economy innovation by challenging innovators globally to rethink how resources are produced, consumed, and regenerated across vital UAE sectors.
The intensive 12-week hybrid training program culminates in a Demo Day, where top scale-ups pitch to investors and partners.
Key Prizes and Funding:
- 1st Place: Fully funded Pilot Funding for Proof of Concept (PoC) and implementation across Dubai Holding’s ecosystem.
- Cash Prizes:
- 1st Place: AED 500,000
- 2nd Place: AED 250,000
- 3rd Place: AED 100,000
Sub-Thematic Areas: Food loss and waste, Resource recovery and regeneration (construction, packaging, electronics, textiles), and Digital innovation for sustainability (AI/IoT tracking).
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Grant providers
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company established in October 2004 to consolidate large-scale infrastructure and investment projects in Dubai. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the group operates across real estate, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and…
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What You Get
First place wins both a fully funded pilot (Proof of Concept) and AED 500,000 cash. Second place wins AED 250,000 cash. Third place wins AED 100,000 cash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration and format of the program?
The program is a 12-week hybrid training program, culminating in a Demo Day where selected scale-ups pitch to investors and partners.
What are the main prizes?
1st Place receives fully funded Pilot Funding for Proof of Concept plus AED 500,000 cash. 2nd Place receives AED 250,000 cash. 3rd Place receives AED 100,000 cash.
What thematic areas does the accelerator focus on?
It focuses on circular economy innovation across three sub-thematic areas: Food loss and waste; Resource recovery and regeneration (construction, packaging, electronics, textiles); and Digital innovation for sustainability (AI/IoT tracking).
Who can apply?
Visionary scale-ups that are ready for rapid deployment, have a functional prototype/MVP or early customer validation, and are willing to scale their solutions within the UAE. At least one full-time founder must actively commit throughout the 12-week program.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
