Startup Accelerators in the Middle East (2026)

Accelerators and programs investing in founders across the Middle East and North Africa. We list 9 programs below, with each one's cheque size, equity and application questions.

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  Flat6Labs

  MENA's leading accelerator. Programs in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, and Bahrain. Invests $30K-$500K with strong...

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  $500K · 20%

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  Techstars Hub71

  Techstars' global program combined with Hub71's Abu Dhabi ecosystem. Best of both worlds: Techstars mentorship...

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  $220K · 6%

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  Hub71

  Abu Dhabi's crown jewel for tech startups. No equity taken. Cash funding plus housing, health insurance, and o...

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  $68K · 0%

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  Misk Accelerator

  Backed by Misk Foundation and 500 Global. Focused on Saudi founders and international startups ready to enter...

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  $50K · 7%

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  Orbit Startups

  Emerging market accelerator focused on Pakistan, MENA, and SEA. Small checks but strong regional network for u...

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  $50K · 10%

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  DIFC FinTech Hive

  If you're building fintech in the Middle East, this connects you directly to banks, regulators, and VCs in Dub...

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  Hackquarters

  Istanbul-based accelerator bridging Turkey and MENA markets. Corporate innovation programs. Gateway to Turkish...

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  in5

  Dubai government-backed incubator. No equity taken. Provides trade license, visa, office space, and labs. Thre...

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  Turn8

  Dubai-based early-stage accelerator investing in regional tech innovations. Good entry point into the MENA sta...

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