Hub71+ Life Sciences
A programme by Hub71
A specialist ecosystem for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health startups, on the same package as Access, launched in 2025.
At a glance
| Best for | Biotech, MedTech and digital health startups, pre-seed to Series A, ready to relocate to Abu Dhabi. |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Growth |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Takes equity |
About Hub71+ Life Sciences
Hub71+ Life Sciences is the specialist track for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health startups. Hub71 says the in-kind support comes as support services, and the cash is exchanged for equity through a SAFE note. The programme page's timeline text still refers to Web3 founders, which looks like copied text.
What you get
- The same 12-month programme and incentive package as Access: in-kind support services, and cash in exchange for equity through a SAFE note
- Mentorship, networking events, and access to universities, research centres and labs
Who can apply
- A biotechnology, MedTech or digital health startup
- Pre-seed, seed or Series A
- Startups from outside the UAE may apply, but at least one founder is expected to relocate to Abu Dhabi
How selection works: The same application, pitch and selection committee steps as Access.
How to apply: Use the application form linked from the programme page. Hub71 pages show Cohort 21 timelines, with a February 2027 deadline and a September 2027 start.
Where to apply
Other Hub71 programmes
- Access ProgrammeA 12-month programme for pre-seed to Series A startups that want a base in Abu Dhabi: in-kind support services plus cash taken for equity through a SAFE note.
- Hub71+ Digital AssetsA specialist 12-month ecosystem for Web3 and blockchain startups, on the same package as Access, with a three-month guided track powered by Elixir Capital.
- Hub71+ ClimateTechA specialist 12-month ecosystem for climate and sustainability startups, on the same package as Access, with a three-month guided track.
- Hub71+ AIA sector-agnostic AI ecosystem inside Hub71's programmes. There is no separate intake: you answer an AI question on another programme's form.
- SAVI mobility trackA track inside the Access Programme for smart and autonomous mobility startups, giving access to Abu Dhabi's Smart & Autonomous Vehicles Industry cluster.
- InitiateA venture-builder-operated programme for ideation and pre-seed founders to build a first product, with a free licence and office space at Hub71 for one year.
- Hub71 Sandbox ProgrammeA regulatory sandbox developed with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, where companies test solutions with regulators and testbeds in Abu Dhabi.
- UAE-India Start-Up Series 2.0 and Immersion ProgrammeA cross-border competition for Indian startups run by the UAE-India CEPA Council with Hub71's support. Its application window has closed.