Hub71+ Life Sciences Application Form

Application timeline and requirements

Hub71 is currently accepting applications for Cohort19. The current deadline is February 1st, 2026, and the programme starts in September 2026.

• Timelines for Cohort19
  • Application review: if you apply before the deadline, our sourcing and selection team will review your application between November 2025 and April 2026. You should be receiving feedback about the status of your application within 3 months of applying.
  • Selection rounds:
    • Round 1: Application review
    • Round 2: Hub71 team meets shortlisted founders
    • Round 3: Hub71 partners meet shortlisted founders
    • Round 4: Final selection committee
  • Onboarding: If your startup is selected, your onboarding process will start in June 2026.
  • Programme: Hub71’s 12-month programme starts in September 2026.
• Applications
  • Applications do not close after the deadline: if you apply after the mentioned deadline related to a cohort, you will be considered for the next cohort.
  • If you apply before the mentioned cohort deadline, you will be hearing back from the Hub71 team before the application review deadline mentioned in section 1 ends.
  • During round 3, we invite relevant partners from our community to attend the sessions and be part of the evaluation process.
• Selected startups
  • Startups onboarded to the program will receive: AED 250,000 worth of flexible incentives that can be utilized with a range of service providers, and AED 250,000 in cash in exchange for equity through a SAFE note.
  • High-performing startups committed to Abu Dhabi are eligible to receive a top-up of AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity by the end of the one year program.
• Requirements
  • Startups should fill all required fields in the application form
  • Pitch deck in PDF format highlighting the following main sections:
    • Problem, solution, value proposition, and business model
    • Competition, market, traction, and funds raised
    • Founders / Founding team
    • Plans for Hub71 and Abu Dhabi
  • At least one founder is expected to commit to relocating long-term and building a team out of Abu Dhabi