Investor Day 2023: A resounding success as FinTech Accelerator programme & AccelerateHER programme participants graduate!
DIFC Innovation Hub
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The event drew a mix of more than 500 investors, corporate representatives, start-ups and tech enthusiasts who attended the live pitches, panel discussions and the final graduation ceremony.
The day started with a keynote from Mohammad Alblooshi , CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub where he shared the journey of Innovation Hub since its inception in 2017 and congratulated the graduating cohort for achieving a record number of 20+ POCs.
SPOTLIGHT
DIFC Innovation Hub Concludes Investor Day, Over USD 600mn Raised in Funding
DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, concluded its annual flagship Investor Day, with over 500 people attending the event, including key figures from the investor community and finalists of the ninth edition of the FinTech Accelerator Programme and the seventh edition of AccelerateHer.
DIFC Innovation Hub & Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab join forces to boost the FinTech ecosystem in the Middle East
Cedar-IBSi Capital & FinTech Lab and DIFC Innovation Hub are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their partnership to bolster the FinTech ecosystem in the Middle East.
The collaboration continues to empower FinTech startups and become a leading hub for FinTech adoption and innovation to drive change through access to technology, talent, knowledge, network, and capital.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of Investor Day 2023?
Here are highlights from Investor Day 2023 where we graduated a cohort of 19 groundbreaking FinTech start-ups from our flagship FinTech Accelerator Programme, and 10 exceptional women from our AccelerateHER programme powered by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB).
United Arab Emirates University's Science and Innovation Park at DIFC Innovation Hub
DIFC Innovation Hub had the opportunity to welcome a delegation from the United Arab Emirates University Science and Innovation Park.?
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Join us at Step Conference 2024!?
We are thrilled to share some exciting news - we have partnered with Step Conference, Dubai's leading tech and start-up festival, as an Ecosystem Partner!
The event is the ultimate gathering for innovation, entrepreneurship and tech enthusiasts. With a lineup of over 250 speakers including CEOs, founders, VCs and thought leaders - Attendees can witness firsthand the future of tech, as 400 startups showcase their latest products and services and more than 60 leading brands exhibit.
Step Conference is currently offering Early Bird pricing on tickets! This is your chance to secure your spot and unlock all the benefits of attending at a discounted rate. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
DIFC-based start-up Zeroe secures a seed funding of $2.2 million
Zeroe, a DIFC-based start-up and 2023 DIFC FinTech Accelerator Programme alumni has successfully raised $2.2 million in new capital to fuel the company's next phase of growth.?
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HUB?
PwC's Collaboration Hub
PwC Middle East and DIFC Innovation Hub join forces to launch 'The Collaboration Hub' at the Dubai FinTech Summit . This initiative aims to accelerate the growth of over 800+ fintech and innovation companies in the DIFC ecosystem. Members can access exclusive one-on-one sessions with PwC experts, offering valuable insights and guidance on various topics. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock opportunities for your start-ups' success!
COMMUNITY NEWS
DIFC-based startup Qashio announces partnership with Emirates Skywards
Qashio , a DIFC -based start-up and UAE-founded FinTech company recently announced a new partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai. By converting Qashio points into Skywards Miles, customers get to access a wide range of benefits Emirates Skywards is renowned for.