The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has launched the National Founders Program in partnership with global early-stage investor Antler and startup ecosystem Hub71. The six-week initiative aims to transform cutting-edge university research into commercially viable startups.
Antler will lead the early stages, focusing on ideation, venture validation and founder development, while Hub71 will host the programme and provide a scale-up platform linking research with Abu Dhabi’s wider tech and investment community.
The initiative is designed to accelerate the journey from academic research to high-impact ventures, boosting the UAE’s position as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer