Mantra to set up incubator program in Dubai

• Five distinguished projects will be given the opportunity to join the incubator program and into the Mantra Chain ecosystem.

Mantra is setting up a new incubation program at the Dubai World Trade Centre, following an $11 million funding round in March this year led by Shorooq Partners.

The program is part of Mantra’s effort to contribute to the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenisation sector, with a focus on the MENA region.

The incubator program is designed to nurture and develop emerging projects within the Mantra ecosystem and in the RWA sphere.

Mantra will provide the startups with financial support for development, infrastructure costs, licensing, banking, and administrative services.

Selected through a meticulous process, five distinguished projects will be given the opportunity to join the incubator program, receiving comprehensive support to ensure their successful integration into the Mantra Chain ecosystem.

Building a holistic platform for innovation

Each chosen project will benefit from a seed investment of $100,000. The funds will be allocated from the personal funds of Mantra’s founder and CEO, John Patrick Mullin, showcasing his deep involvement and eagerness to make the program a success.

Alongside the grants, the program includes the dedicated assistance of an experienced project manager to oversee progress and provide expert guidance, as well as the opportunity to establish valuable connections, and gain access to a network of investors, setting a solid foundation for their future growth and success within the Mantra ecosystem.

John Patrick Mullin, CEO and Co-Founder of Mantra, said the program’s goal is to go beyond mere workspace provision.

“We’re building a holistic platform for innovation in the web3 space, enabling promising companies to leverage resources, networks, and a nurturing environment in one of the most vibrant crypto scenes globally,” he said.

Building infrastructure for Web3 start-ups

The incubation journey will commence at the Mantra offices in Hong Kong, where the teams will spend an enriching month immersing themselves in the vibrant tech scene. The journey will continue in San Francisco, offering another month of exposure to innovative practices and industry leaders.

Eventually the teams will be headquartered in the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre, providing a global platform for the projects to showcase their potential.

“We have seen the unprecedented growth potential of Web3 companies in recent years, especially in specialised areas such as AI, big data and machine learning. As a forward-looking company, we aim to be early movers in this space and build the necessary infrastructure for Web3 start-ups to launch and scale. The UAE envisions having 10 unicorns by 2030, and we aspire to work in unity with the government in realising that vision,” Neil Petch, Chairman and Co-Founder of Virtuzone, said.

Located in the Sheikh Rashid Tower at DWTC, the incubation space is located in the building’s Maktabi business center covering over 17,000 square feet, reflecting Dubai’s role as a center for crypto innovation and matching Mantra’s goals for a vibrant startup ecosystem.