Abu Dhabi Hub71 attracts 13 AI-powered startups
Total number of AI ventures under the Hub71 platform grows to 52
#UAE #startups - Abu Dhabi global technology ecosystem Hub71 attracted 13 new artificial intelligence-focused startups during the first half of 2025, bringing the platform's total AI company portfolio to 52 enterprises representing international talent and entrepreneurship, according to Emirates News Agency. Hub71 brings together public and private sectors, investors and experts to help founders grow and scale disruptive technology ventures. The hub has a focused AI programme called Hub71+ AI designed to empower start-ups providing the resources, network, and expertise they need to scale effectively.
SO WHAT? - The addition of 13 new AI-focused startups are testament to the growing global reputation of Hub71, but also evidence of success from the focused startup programme Hub71+ AI launched last year. With anchor partners AI71 and Core42, the AI programme has the strategic backing of Amazon Web Services, Google for Startups, Nvidia and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Hub71+ AI supports Abu Dhabi's remarkable AI growth trajectory and its ambition to rival leading AI hubs globally
Abu Dhabi global technology ecosystem Hub71 attracted 13 new artificial intelligence-focused startups during the first half of 2025, bringing the platform's total AI company portfolio to 52 AI enterprises.
The 2025 AI-powered startups are:
Aurem (wealth management platform)
CambioML (GenAI tools for R&D)
Fundbot Technologies (money flow platform)
Mithryl (industrial data intelligence)
New Path Bio (sustainable protein production)
Nodeshift (sovereign AI agent platform)
Onloop (team management platform)
Redbrick (smart city solutions)
Simpleem (AI emotional intelligence)
Skipr (sovereign communications platform)
Vivan Therapeutics (cancer therapeutics)
xMap (geospatial data intelligence)
Taxo (automate medical billing)
Hub71 provides comprehensive support services including mentorship programmes, market access facilitation and expansion opportunities that enable AI companies to scale operations regionally and globally.
Abu Dhabi's artificial intelligence sector is supported by advanced infrastructure development, progressive legislative frameworks and a thriving investment environment supporting ambitious technology projects.
ZOOM OUT - Hub71+ AI operates as a 12-month specialist programme providing comprehensive support for Pre-Seed to Series A AI startups seeking market entry into the UAE and broader MENA region. Participants can gain access to AED 250,000 in-kind incentives plus AED 250,000 cash through SAFE note equity arrangements, with high-performing companies eligible for additional AED 250,000 top-up funding. The programme includes launch phase KPI-setting, market entry preparation for the MENA corporate environment, corporate partner introductions, growth acceleration focusing on fundraising and scaling, culminating in a public Demo Day.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]