Regional accelerator for startups across the Middle East and North Africa. $150K investment plus access to regional corporate partners.
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) brings its world-class accelerator model to the MENA region. The program focuses on startups addressing regional challenges in fintech, logistics, health tech, and ed-tech. Participants receive $150,000 in seed funding, mentorship from 500 Globals network of 200+ mentors, and introductions to leading regional corporate partners.
Seed-stage startups based in MENA
Organizer
500 Global
Location
Dubai, UAE
Funding
$150,000
Duration
8/15/2026 — 11/15/2026
Application Deadline
6/30/2026