Abu Dhabi boasts first-class infrastructure and unparalleled global connectivity, making it a premier international destination. Its exceptional qualities make it an ideal location to live, work, and conduct business.
A financial centre that provides transparency, efficiency, and integrity, through its progressive frameworks, future focused infrastructure, all within a familiar independent legal jurisdiction – ADGM is the perfect platform for success.
ADGM, the centre for a transparent and thriving sustainable finance ecosystem.
Our community of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors can depend on ADGM to provide timely news and reliable insights.
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Gain access to a strong regional economy and be a part of a vibrant tech ecosystem, Hub71, based in ADGM.
Through Hub71, global startups can gain access to capital, market opportunities, longer-term visas and a highly skilled talent pool.
ADGM offers competitive tech startup licences that enables entrepreneurs to grow and rapidly scale their businesses within an award-winning, internationally recognised, progressive regulatory framework.
Please note : before you apply for tech start up licence you must first apply for the eligibility letter from Hub71. Applications without this letter as of July 2024 will not be accepted.
To apply for this approval letter please click here.
Abu Dhabi is an ideal launch pad for tech startups
Innovation strategy
Through economic accelerator programmes like Ghadan 21, the government has further renewed its commitment to supporting innovation, committing AED 1 billion to helping startups and entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi build a technology-enabled future.
Multi-billion Dirham commitment
The AED 50 billion (US$13.6bn) Ghadan 21 programme is accelerating Abu Dhabi’s development as a place where businesses, innovative ideas, and diverse people can not only grow, but also thrive.
Entrepreneurial community
ADGM is home to Hub71, UAE’s thriving tech ecosystem and vibrant community of global entrepreneurs, VCs and accelerators.
Home to global players
Already a well-established business hub, Abu Dhabi is represented by some of the largest companies in the world, across the breadth of the private sector.
Access to markets
Abu Dhabi’s unrivalled global connectivity is the nexus of three continents. Eighty per cent of the world’s population is reachable within an eight-hour flight from Abu Dhabi which makes it the ideal location to expand your business regionally.
Exceptional standard of living
Abu Dhabi is home to over 200 nationalities and offers an exceptional standard of living for all. With outstanding facilities, parks, health care and schools, Abu Dhabi is the ideal environment for you and your family and helps you attract the best talent from around the world.
Why choose ADGM as a hub for your tech startup
Cost effective
ADGM's Tech Startup Licence is incentivised for up three years.
3-year and 5-year visas
3 Visas for every dedicated desk space. 5 year Business Visas are also available for Entrepreneurs through Hub71.
Sector agnostic
The ADGM Tech Startup Licence is sector agnostic, available to all tech startups.
Full ecosystem
Through the technology ecosystem Hub71 and ADGM’s innovation cluster, startups can benefits from a strong network of government entities, corporates, funders and leading industry partners.
Access to investors
ADGM features a growing community of venture capital firms, banks, financiers and investors to provide capital for your company's growth.
Rule of law
A strong rule of law through the direct application of English common law, strong judiciary, speed of judgment facilitated by world's first e-courts, seat of arbitration, and a strong system of enforceability of judgments.
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