Dubai Holding has selected 15 scale-ups from more than 1,400 applications across 93 countries for the second edition of its global impact accelerator, Innovate For Tomorrow.
Run in partnership with TECOM Group’s in5 incubator and BOLT, the 12-week hybrid program focuses on food loss and waste, resource recovery and regeneration, and digital innovation for sustainability. Applications came from markets including the UAE, India, the UK and South Africa.
The selected startups operate across environmental technology, recycling, sustainability and digital innovation, with participants based in countries including the UAE, Norway, India, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.
The accelerator includes an AED 850,000 prize pool and pilot funding. The winning scale-up will receive financial support and the opportunity to implement a proof-of-concept project within Dubai Holding’s business ecosystem, according to the company.
The program, which runs from January to April 2026, includes mentorship, workshops, masterclasses and access to investor networks. It will conclude with a Demo Day in June, where the top five scale-ups will pitch to investors, partners and industry leaders.
Source: Fast Company Middle East
