Scale2Dubai is an ambitious and inclusive programme accepting hundreds of regional and global applicants.
If you are a small business or start-up looking to scale your business in Dubai and the MEASA region, register your interest today. Priority will be given to businesses that align with District 2020’s key sectors and technologies.
If you’re an Accelerator, Incubator, Chamber of Commerce or SME Authority, you can support your network of startups and small businesses in scaling and going global. Contact us for partnership opportunities.
Applications for Cohort 1 & 2 are closed. Register your interest in future Cohorts by clicking the 'Register Your Interest' button on the right.
Smart cities
Smart logistics
Smart mobility
Industry 4.0
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Big data
3D printing
Robotics
Internet of things (IoT)
Any other advanced technologies
Expressions of interest to the Scale2Dubai programme open.
Scale2Dubai submissions of applications open
Expo 2020 Dubai begins
Shortlisting of applications concluded
Evaluation by Judging Panel takes place
The six-month long Expo 2020 draws to a close and Scale2Dubai finalists are announced at the event
First cohort of Scale2Dubai is onboarded and sets-up at District 2020
Scale2Dubai welcome its second cohort
3rd cycle opens soon after
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