User Selection
User self-selects "Tech Startup" and confirms through classification questions.
Classification Questions
- What is your company's product or technology?
- What stage are you at? (Idea, MVP, Revenue, Scaling)
- What sector? (AI, Fintech, Climate, HealthTech, Web3, etc)
- Funding status? (Bootstrapped, Angel, Seed, Series A)
- Team size and location?
- Add any other relevant information.
Outputs
- Confirmed startup qualification
- Sector knowledge
- Stage knowledge
- Recommended track (Early stage vs scale stage)
Hub71 Key Criteria
- Tech-enabled solution
- Differentiated product or IP
- Team with execution capability
- Global market potential
- Alignment to thematic cohorts (AI, Fintech, Web3, ClimateTech, etc)
- Willingness to build from/for Abu Dhabi
- Preferably MVP stage or later for main program
AI Screening Outputs
Flagship program with full subsidies and support.
Sector-specific cohort programs.
Ecosystem access without full incentives.
For founders at idea stage.
With improvement suggestions provided.
Based on sector, stage, and eligibility, AI recommends correct Hub71 program and routing.
For: Seed to Series A, scaling potential, strong tech/IP.
Benefits: Up to 100% relocation subsidies, office space, partner access.
Triggers: MVP/revenue stage, solid team, clear IP, global scale potential.
Redirect to Hub71 Incentive Program application portal
Sectors: AI, ClimateTech, Web3, Fintech, HealthTech.
Triggers: Sector match, fits challenge statements, early traction.
Redirect to Hub71+ Thematic Program portal
For: Too early for incentives but wanting ecosystem access.
Triggers: Idea/MVP stage, high potential, bootstrapped.
Redirect to Hub71 Community Membership portal
For: Founders at idea stage with no product yet.
Triggers: Early prototype, strong founder, no revenue, need product support.
Redirect to Hub71 Venture Studio portal
Reason: Does not meet Hub71 tech startup criteria or readiness level.
Redirect to Standard Company Journey
User will be guided through Abu Dhabi jurisdiction matching for standard business setup.
Optional Enhancement: For eligible startups, AI can generate additional guidance materials before application.
AI-Generated Personalized Guidance Pack
- Recommended Hub71 program summary
- Required documents checklist
- Application steps and timeline
- Success tips (what Hub71 looks for)
- Risks or missing components identified
- How to increase acceptance chances
- Tailored application summary
- Draft answers to program questions
- Pitch deck guidance
- Team profile structuring recommendations
- Market sizing reasoning support
Pack can be exported or emailed to startup founders.
For startups that prefer to establish their company structure first before applying to Hub71, or for those exploring other options:
Proceed with Incorpify for end-to-end company formation assistance in ADGM or other Abu Dhabi jurisdictions.