Hub71 startups top $2.7b funding, generates $1.5b revenue

• Hub71 received more than 5,000 startup applications, a 62% increase year-on-year, and welcomed 52 startups into its community.

Hub71 said startups in its ecosystem have raised more than $2.7 billion (AED9.9 billion) and generated $1.5 billion (AED 5.4 billion) in revenue by end‑2025, underscoring the emirate’s ascent as a destination for high‑growth tech firms.

The figures, published in Hub71’s 2025 Impact Report, reflect a maturing base of ventures gaining capital, customers, and global reach.

In 2025 alone, Hub71 startups secured $599 million (AED2.2 billion) and produced $175 million (AED 645 million) in revenue, extending multi‑year momentum. Since launching in 2019, the community has grown to 390 startups—295 supported through Hub71 programs—linking founders with investors, corporates, regulators, talent, and strategic partners.

“Hub71’s performance reflects the sustained progress Abu Dhabi is achieving in building a more competitive, innovation‑led economy,” said Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Hub71 . “Startups are contributing to investment and long‑term growth, while strengthening the emirate’s position as a place where ambitious technology companies can build, scale and compete globally.”

“2025 was a year of meaningful progress for Hub71’s community, which now spans more than 390 startups and over 200 partners,” added Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71.

Founder interest accelerated in 2025, with more than 5,000 applications—a 62% year‑on‑year increase—and 52 startups joining. Executives said rising international appetite reflects Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a launchpad for capital access and expansion across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Corporate commercialisation is also gaining pace. From 2022 to 2025, Hub71 startups signed $244 million (AED 897 million) in corporate deals, including $37 million (AED 137 million) in 2025, highlighting deeper enterprise engagement across the ecosystem.

 “Together, these factors reinforce Hub71’s position as a platform that enables founders to build globally relevant tech startups from Abu Dhabi.”

Hub71 broadened its international footprint in 2025, deepening ties with venture firms, corporates, and government bodies in Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, India, Ireland, and the United States to open commercial and investment pathways for Abu Dhabi‑built startups.

To attract and land high‑growth companies, Hub71 launched its Immersion Programme, offering hands‑on support on market entry, regulation, and commercialisation.

The 2025 cohorts included startups from Hong Kong and Japan via partnerships with HSITP, Cyberport, MTR Lab, and JETRO.

Advancing its specialist‑vertical strategy, Hub71 introduced Hub71+ Life Sciences in 2025, joining Hub71+ AI, Hub71+ ClimateTech, and Hub71+ Digital Assets, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s long‑term priorities and supporting healthcare innovation, biotechnology, and advanced life sciences.