Radar · Programmes
Grants and programmes with deadlines.
Compiled 22 October 2026 from official pages. Confirm on the source before you apply.
Not affiliated. Inclusion is not a partnership or promise of funding. Other programmes appear as factual listings with sources.
Closing in the next 30 days
- 30 Oct 2026Nawat Al Qura (mobile accelerator in Emirates Villages)
- 2 Nov 2026, 8pm PT (on-time deadline)Y Combinator Winter 2027
Computed from verified official dates. Confirm on the source.
Programmes whose official source says they are for UAE nationals or Emirati-owned firms. Hi2 is not shown: its official pages describe it as mainly for Emirati and GCC founders, not nationals only.
Nawat Al Qura (mobile accelerator in Emirates Villages)
Ministry of Economy and Tourism / Emirates Council for Balanced Development · Ras Al Khaimah
- Type:
- Programme (accelerator)
- Deadline:
- 30 Oct 2026
- Dates:
- 24 weeks; first cycle in Al Rams, Ras Al Khaimah
Deadline from the official WAM announcement. Checked 22 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Startup Roof
Engineers Incubator (contracting and engineering consultancy)
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment with Dubai Municipality, EHRDC Dubai and the New Economy Academy · Dubai
- Type:
- Programme (incubator, training)
- Deadline:
- No application date published
- Dates:
- 3 intensive months; six stages from recruitment to establishment
Announced by WAM on 15 Oct 2026. Checked 22 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Startup Roof
UAE startup programmes, grants and events
A relevant lead, a clearer next move. 10 external opportunities, each linked to the organiser’s official page. Read the eligibility and conditions before deciding where to spend your time. Inclusion is not a partnership or endorsement, and selection or funding is never guaranteed.
Published deadlines
Checked 10 Oct 2026- 1 Nov 2026
Supernova 0X 2026
Expand North Star
- 2 Nov 2026
Y Combinator Winter 2027
Y Combinator
- 18 Nov 2026
Techstars New York City Accelerator: Spring 2027
Techstars
Dates are the organiser’s calendar dates. Times and time zones are on each official page.
10 opportunities
- Pitch CompetitionsApplications open; exhibitor registration required
Supernova 0X 2026
Expand North Star
6d left
1 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 1 November 2026 per the official timeline (checked 23 Oct 2026); time not published · Semifinals 8–9 December; awards 10 December 2026
- Benefit
- Stage-based pitch competition at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
- Support type
- Advertised prize pool; see the official page
- Eligibility
- Must exhibit at Expand North Star 2026. Tracks by stage and amount raised; see the official page.
UAE·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - AcceleratorsApplications open
Y Combinator Winter 2027
Y Combinator
7d left
2 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 2 November 2026, 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time (on-time deadline) · January–March 2027
- Benefit
- Three-month in-person programme in San Francisco with partner support and network access.
- Support type
- Equity-linked investment; see current YC terms
- Eligibility
- Startups worldwide, including idea-stage and solo founders. Accepted founders are expected to work full-time; non-US companies may need an eligible parent-company structure.
Global·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - AcceleratorsApplications open
Techstars New York City Accelerator: Spring 2027
Techstars
23d left
18 Nov 2026
- Deadline / timing
- 18 November 2026; time not published · Starts 8 March 2027; demo day 3 June 2027
- Benefit
- Mentorship-led accelerator.
- Support type
- Equity-linked; current terms on source page
- Eligibility
- Founders may be based anywhere. Hybrid, with in-person sessions at the beginning, midpoint and demo day.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed·Healthtech, Climate, AI, Fintech, SaaS·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - AcceleratorsApplications open
Hub71 Access Programme: Cohort 21
Hub71
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- February 2027; exact day and time not published · Starts September 2027; 12 months
- Benefit
- Twelve-month startup programme with flexible incentives and cash through an equity SAFE.
- Support type
- Equity-linked; see the official terms
- Eligibility
- Startups applying with a pitch deck; at least one founder must commit to long-term relocation and building a team in Abu Dhabi.
UAE·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·Technology·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - GrantsApplication form available
Emergent Ventures
Mercatus Center
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No deadline published · No fixed cohort dates
- Benefit
- Project-specific grants for original, scalable ideas.
- Support type
- Project-specific; no typical range
- Eligibility
- Applicants worldwide aged 13 or older. Funded spending must meet the programme’s charitable, scientific or educational purpose. The organiser rejects AI-written applications.
Global·Idea, Pre-seed·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - Government ProgramsCurrent intake unconfirmed
MBRIF Accelerator
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No current application deadline verified · Evergreen; current intake unconfirmed
- Benefit
- Expert support and business-development services; no participation fee or equity taken.
- Support type
- In-kind support; not a verified cash grant
- Eligibility
- Market-stage or later innovators based in, or planning a presence in, the UAE.
UAE·Seed, Series A·Technology, Education, Clean energy, Health·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsVisitor pre-registration and exhibitor enquiries
Expand North Star 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No registration closing date published · 8–10 December 2026, Expo City Dubai
- Benefit
- Startup and investor event with learning sessions and networking.
- Support type
- Networking event; funding not guaranteed
- Eligibility
- Founders, startup teams, investors and ecosystem participants; conditions depend on the route.
UAE·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsStartup tickets offered
Slush 2026
Slush
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No final ticket deadline published · 18–19 November 2026, Helsinki
- Benefit
- Founder and investor gathering with meeting tools and office hours.
- Support type
- Paid event; not a funding award
- Eligibility
- Startup ticket category is for startup teams; ticket rules apply.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsStartup application form available
Web Summit Lisbon 2026: Startup Programme
Web Summit
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No startup application deadline published · 9–12 November 2026, Lisbon
- Benefit
- Startup participation with showcasing, mentoring and sessions.
- Support type
- Event participation; no funding promised
- Eligibility
- Startup teams are selected by the organiser.
Global·Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·All·Source checked 10 Oct 2026 - EventsVisitor passes offered
GITEX GLOBAL Expo 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
No exact deadline
- Deadline / timing
- No final ticket deadline verified · See the official site for dates
- Benefit
- Technology exhibition for customer and partner discovery.
- Support type
- Paid event; not a funding award
- Eligibility
- Technology businesses, founders and professional attendees; access depends on the pass.
UAE·Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A·Technology, AI·Source checked 10 Oct 2026
Live programmes and grants from Radar
Live from Radar. Headlines link to the original publisher; summaries are AI-written.
- Avyanco partners with Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone to simplify business setup
AI summaryAvyanco's partnership with Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone aims to simplify business setup, benefiting new entrepreneurs.
Khaleej Times: Business · 22 Oct 2026 · GCC/UAE
- Dub Startup Program
AI summaryThe Dub Startup Program offers resources and support for startups in the region, beneficial for early-stage founders.
Product Hunt · 20 Oct 2026 · GCC/UAE
- Dynova launches cyber support programme for UAE startups and SMEs
AI summaryDynova has introduced a cyber support programme aimed at assisting UAE startups and SMEs with cybersecurity.
Khaleej Times: Business · 16 Oct 2026 · GCC/UAE
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