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A nonprofit accelerator in Boston just opened applications for its sixth cohort of healthcare robotics startups, and alumni companies have already raised over $180 million. The free program connects innovators with expert mentors and helps turn medical robot prototypes into real-world solutions.
Six artificial intelligence companies in the UAE just won a golden ticket to scale their innovations globally. The Mastercard Lighthouse UAE program will give them four months of expert mentorship and direct access to investors and financial institutions.
A new program is helping tech startups adapt cutting-edge AI, robotics, and biotech solutions from industries like healthcare and aerospace to solve food production challenges. Best part? It's completely free and equity-free.
The UAE's Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund just welcomed its 12th cohort of game-changing startups focused on everything from healthcare to sustainability. Since 2016, the program has helped nearly 220 businesses secure over $800 million in funding and create 1,500 jobs.
Israel is opening doors for its most promising startups with a new global accelerator program worth $80,000 per company. The initiative connects Israeli innovators directly with healthcare leaders in Boston, climate tech hubs in Europe, and emerging markets in India.
A student-run accelerator just selected 22 promising startups from over 3,000 applications, offering mentorship and investor access without taking any equity. The program shows how India's startup scene is shifting from apps to deep tech solving real-world problems.
Eleven women entrepreneurs in Nigeria have been selected for a transformative 12-week program that provides funding, mentorship, and global connections to scale their tech businesses. Their startups solve everything from healthcare access to digital skills training across Africa.
The Khalifa Fund is launching a new cybersecurity accelerator in the UAE to strengthen digital defenses and support tech entrepreneurs. The initiative reflects the country's commitment to becoming a global leader in digital security.
A new tech accelerator in Singapore will help healthcare startups across Southeast Asia and India build medical devices that solve local health challenges. The program offers cash prizes, expert mentorship, and access to cutting-edge hardware technology.
Israel's intelligence agency is inviting tech startups to solve real security challenges while building their businesses. The Magen program connects mature startups with operational needs and investor networks.
Twenty-one innovative startups just completed a UAE government accelerator program, bringing fresh solutions to challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and technology. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund celebrated their progress at a Demo Day where founders pitched their businesses to top investors and industry leaders.
Six early-stage AI startups will join a four-month accelerator program in the United Arab Emirates, gaining access to Mastercard's global network and potential partnerships with financial institutions. The program marks the company's first Lighthouse chapter in the region.