The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) runs a free six-month accelerator for companies with an innovation that is on the market or ready to launch. It is for companies based in the UAE or planning to set up there, and it has no age or nationality requirement. MBRIF takes no equity and charges no fees, but gives no direct funding: it connects members with experts, partners and investors. New members are announced every quarter.
Who can apply
Nationality
MBRIF says the accelerator has no age or nationality requirement. A Tunisian founder can apply if the company is in the UAE or plans to set up there soon.
Company location
The company must be UAE-based or about to set up in the UAE. Applicants from abroad do not have to move, but should set up operations in the UAE before graduating.
Stage
The innovation must already be on the market or ready to be launched.
Funding and what it does not cover
MBRIF takes no equity and charges no membership or success fees. Members receive no direct funding from the accelerator; MBRIF connects them with partners and investors.
Covered
Six months of tailored support from selected experts
