15 Scale-Ups Selected from 1,400 Global Applicants for Dubai Holding’s Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator
Dubai Holding Announces Selected Scale-Ups
Dubai Holding, a prominent global investment company with a diverse portfolio spanning over 30 countries, has unveiled the 15 innovative scale-ups chosen for its Innovate For Tomorrow global impact accelerator. This flagship program, in collaboration with TECOM Group PJSC’s entrepreneurship incubator, in5, aims to foster innovation in resource consumption, production, and regeneration, facilitating a transition towards a more sustainable circular economy.
The accelerator, now in its second iteration, emphasizes circular economy innovations across Dubai Holding’s core business sectors. It focuses on three critical sub-themes: food loss and waste, resource recovery and regeneration, and digital innovation for sustainability.
Rigorous Selection Process
The selection process for the scale-ups was highly competitive, with over 1,400 applications submitted from 93 countries. A panel of experts from Dubai Holding and various industries meticulously evaluated these submissions. The selected entrepreneurs will vie for a prize pool of AED 850,000, with the winning scale-up receiving pilot funding and a pivotal proof-of-concept opportunity within Dubai Holding’s extensive portfolio.
The chosen scale-ups for this transformative opportunity include:
- Cycled Technologies (Norway) – Ayoola Brimmo
- Without (India) – Anish Kishore Malpani
- SOUJI (Spain) – Sergio Fernández
- PeelPack (Switzerland) – Slava Drigloff and Massimo Bagnani
- Enlog (India) – Jharna Saha, Bharat Kunar, and Ayush Gupta
- Rumett (Denmark) – Diana Saleh
- CO2Wall (Netherlands) – Gerrit Pul
- Nadeera Technologies (UAE) – Michel Mokbel and Mohamad Rabih El Chaar
- BIRD Collaborative (UAE) – Nabil Mhanna, Maitha Almatrooshi, and Racha Mhanna Sarieddine
- Mruna (UAE) – Ziad Hussami
- Seramic Materials (UAE) – Dr. Khalid Al Ali and Dr. Nicolas Calver
- Revent (UAE) – Dhananjay Choubey and Baldeep Singh
- HyveGeo (UAE) – Abdulaziz Bin Redha
- Ottan (UK) – Ayşe Yılmaz
- Cauli (UK) – Mingqiao Zhao and Josephine Liang
Accelerator Program Details
The selected scale-ups have completed a 12-week hybrid accelerator program from January to April 2026. This program provided them with dedicated mentorship from industry leaders, including representatives from Dubai Holding. Participants also benefited from exclusive masterclasses and workshops, designed to refine their business models and expedite their market entry, along with access to investor networks.
The evaluation criteria for applicants included problem relevance, impact potential, innovation and differentiation, customer and market validation, scalability, and market fit within the UAE. This comprehensive framework allowed Dubai Holding to identify scale-ups that are well-positioned for growth.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
The Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator is powered by in5’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and developed in partnership with execution partner BOLT. This initiative aligns with Dubai Holding’s philanthropic mission to empower communities and enterprises in driving sustainable development. It also supports the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031, the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, and the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.
The program will culminate in a high-profile Demo Day scheduled for June 2026, where the top five scale-ups will present their innovations to investors, partners, and industry leaders.
For further information, please contact:
Malaika Fernandes
Senior Manager – Sustainability Communications
Dubai Holding
Malaika.Fernandes@dubaiholding.com
About Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company with a workforce exceeding 45,000 people. Established in 2004, it plays a significant role in the lives of millions in Dubai through its extensive portfolio valued at over AED 280 billion. The company supports the diversification and sustainable growth of Dubai’s economy across ten key sectors, including real estate, hospitality, media, and education.
The portfolio includes:
- Dubai Holding Real Estate: One of the largest integrated master developers in Dubai, offering innovative residential solutions.
- Dubai Holding Asset Management: Manages over 20 residential communities and strategic investments in TECOM Group PJSC.
- Dubai Holding Hospitality: Owns and manages 53 hotels, including the luxury Jumeirah brand.
- Dubai Holding Entertainment: The largest media and entertainment company in the region, featuring major attractions and venues.
- Dubai Holding Investments: Manages a diverse portfolio of strategic investments across public and private markets.
- Dubai Holding Land Estates: Focuses on sustainable urban development in alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
- Dubai Holding Community Management: Dedicated to creating and managing vibrant communities for 1.2 million residents.
For more information, visit Dubai Holding.
Source: www.zawya.com
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Published on 2026-05-06 12:55:00 • By the Editorial Desk
