DIFC FinTech Hive
Also known as FinTech Hive, FinTech Hive at DIFC
Accelerator Dubai, United Arab Emirates Run by Dubai International Financial Centre Since 2017 difc.com
Overview
Fintech accelerator launched in 2017 by the Dubai International Financial Centre with Accenture, now part of the DIFC Innovation Hub. Cohorts pair fintech, insurtech, regtech and Islamic fintech startups with banks, insurers and regulators in the region; the 2019 cohort had 31 startups, up from 11 in 2017 and 22 in 2018.
What startups get
A 12-week programme in three phases (problem discovery with financial institutions, mentoring on technology, legal and regulatory matters, and pitch preparation) ending in an investor day.
Details
- Type
- Accelerator
- Run by
- Dubai International Financial Centre
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Format
- Cohort-based, in person
- Who can apply
- Fintech, insurtech, regtech and Islamic fintech startups
- Stages
- Seed, Early stage
- Sectors
- fintech
- Started
- 2017
- Status
- Not confirmed
- Website
- difc.com
Notable alumni
Related programs
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.