Incubators

Dubai SME, the SMEs-focused agency of Dubai's Department of Economic Development, has licensed its first incubator in Dubai following the introduction of the Incubators and Business Accelerators regulations earlier in March.

Launched in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, Krypto Labs, an incubator, accelerator and co-working space for startups and entrepreneurs worldwide opened to the public earlier this week.

Got an idea for a F&B startup? MENA 'treps, here's your chance- kicking off in Kuwait is Savour, an accelerator welcoming new MENA businesses to its first program in October this year.

Kitchen Nation was launched as a platform to cultivate ideas and talent through its services and support system, with the aim being to stand out among the world's culinary incubators in its mission to enable homegrown concepts.

Aiming to incorporate innovation in the conventional aviation sector, and to support the UAE's ambitious plans for the industry, The Emirates Group along with GE and Etisalat have launched Intelak ("taking off" in Arabic), an aviation and travel technology entrepreneurship incubator.

Orange Jordan, a telecom company providing integrated communications services in the Kingdom, has announced the launch of Business Innovation Growth (BIG), an accelerator program for growth stage Jordanian startups for entrepreneurs.

Innovation has a wide range of meanings, and it is not necessarily linked to high technology.

Dubai Internet City's tech incubation hub in5 center, brought together developers, coders and designers for the third edition of Decode Dubai.

CEO Aysha Al Mudahka sees Qatar's entrepreneurs today as the future of Qatari business success and economic growth.