Dubai Holding, the global investment company, has announced the 15 scale-ups selected for its Innovate For Tomorrow impact accelerator. The program, focused on circular economy solutions, attracted over 1,400 applications from 93 countries, with the final cohort competing for pilot funding and a chance to deploy their technology within Dubai Holding’s extensive portfolio.
Quick Facts
- 15 scale-ups selected for the cohort
- From a pool of over 1,400 applicants
- AED 850,000 total prize and funding pool
- Includes six ventures based in the UAE
A Global Hunt for Sustainable Solutions
Now in its second edition, the Innovate For Tomorrow accelerator zeroes in on critical sustainability challenges. Delivered in partnership with TECOM Group’s incubator, in5, the program scouts for market-ready companies working on food loss and waste, resource recovery and regeneration, and digital tools for sustainability.
The intense selection process, managed by Dubai Holding and industry experts, evaluated applicants on their impact potential, market validation, and scalability within the UAE. The initiative directly supports national goals, including the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
The 2025 Cohort
The 15 selected scale-ups feature a mix of international and local ventures, with a strong showing from the UAE’s own startup ecosystem. The cohort includes:
- Cycled Technologies (Norway)
- Without (India)
- SOUJI (Spain)
- PeelPack (Switzerland)
- Enlog (India)
- Rumett (Denmark)
- CO2Wall (Netherlands)
- Nadeera Technologies (UAE)
- BIRD Collaborative (UAE)
- Mruna (UAE)
- Seramic Materials (UAE)
- Revent (UAE)
- HyveGeo (UAE)
- Ottan (UK)
- Cauli (UK)
From Mentorship to Market Pilot
The selected founders have already completed a 12-week hybrid program that ran from January to April 2026. This included dedicated mentorship from industry leaders, workshops to refine business models, and access to investor networks.
The program will culminate in a Demo Day in June 2026, where the top five finalists will pitch to investors and corporate partners. The winners will compete for a share of an AED 850,000 prize pool, with the top scale-up securing pilot funding and a proof-of-concept opportunity within one of Dubai Holding’s businesses.
About Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company with investments in over 30 countries and a portfolio of assets worth over AED 280 billion. Established in 2004, the company operates across 10 key sectors, including real estate, hospitality, entertainment, media, and technology. Its portfolio includes major entities such as Dubai Holding Real Estate (Meraas, Nakheel, Meydan), Dubai Holding Asset Management (TECOM Group), Jumeirah Group, and Dubai Holding Entertainment (Global Village, Ain Dubai).
Source: Zawya
