Programs
40 programs · updated August 2026Intakes, grants, licenses, visas, sandboxes, and challenges a UAE founder can actually use — with eligibility, dates, and a desk read on each. Closed programs stay listed; most are seasonal. Looking for capital? Browse investors or the funding tracker.
About UAE programs on DXBStart
What does DXBStart list as a program?
A real apply path a founder can use: an intake, grant, license, visa, sandbox, or challenge. Operator homepages and formation shops are not programs.
Why are closed programs still listed?
Most intakes and challenges are seasonal. The page is the permanent record — when it reopens we update the dates, not the URL.
Do you apply on my behalf?
No. The apply button goes to the operator. If you want a read on which programs fit, write the desk from the program page.