Dubai Partners with Plug and Play to Launch Accelerator for Startups

Three-month programme aims to create unicorns and scale SMEs by 2033 with mentorship, funding, and global corporate partnerships

Dubai has unveiled a flagship three-month accelerator programme in partnership with global innovation leader Plug and Play, designed to propel ambitious post-revenue startups into their next stage of growth.

The initiative underscores Dubai’s commitment to nurturing a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, with a clear vision of creating unicorns and supporting the scaling of SMEs by 2033. The accelerator will provide startups with access to world-class mentorship, strategic investment opportunities, and valuable corporate partnerships to help them expand beyond regional markets and compete on a global stage.

Plug and Play, renowned for its extensive global network and track record of backing high-growth companies, brings international expertise and connections that will further strengthen Dubai’s standing as a launchpad for innovative ventures.

By aligning with the emirate’s economic diversification strategy, the accelerator is set to fuel innovation, attract global investors, and provide startups with the resources they need to achieve sustainable growth. For entrepreneurs in Dubai and beyond, the programme represents a powerful opportunity to scale their businesses, foster innovation, and contribute to the emirate’s ambition of becoming one of the world’s leading startup hubs.