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Avalanche Completes First Blockchain Accelerator Track Within Hub71

Avalanche launches first private blockchain accelerator inside Hub71 and partners with LuLu Financial for $19B remittance network.

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DXB Start·December 9, 2025·1 min read·3 months ago

Blockchain network Avalanche completed the first-ever private blockchain track within Hub71 during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. The initiative connects UAE startups with the global Avalanche ecosystem, providing technical support and mentorship.

A strategic partnership with LuLu Financial Holdings was announced, with LuLu having processed over $19 billion in remittances in 2024. The partnership aims to build blockchain-native financial infrastructure on Avalanche.

Hub71 now hosts over 300 startups that have raised $2.45 billion collectively. The addition of a dedicated blockchain accelerator track deepens Abu Dhabi's positioning as a Web3 capital.

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