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in5

Also known as In5 Tech, in5 Dubai

Incubator Dubai, United Arab Emirates Run by TECOM Group Since 2013 in5.ae

InvestmentNone stated
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
Program length—
Companies supported1,100as of 2025

Overview

Dubai incubator launched by TECOM Group in 2013 with four verticals. in5 Tech sits at Dubai Internet City, with Media, Design and Science centres in other TECOM business districts. Startups that went through in5 have raised more than AED 9 billion (about US$2.45B), according to TECOM.

What startups get

Workspace in sector-specific centres, mentorship, advisory and training, networking events, and investor access through the in5 Investor Hub.

Details

Type
Incubator
Run by
TECOM Group
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Runs in
Dubai Internet City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Design District, Dubai Science Park
Format
Incubation, rolling admission
Who can apply
Early-stage startups in technology, media, design and science
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
technology, media, design, science
Started
2013
Status
Active
Website
in5.ae

Notable alumni

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.

  1. prod.tecomgroup.ae/press-release/funding-exceeds-aed-9-bi…
  2. downtowndesign.com/news/tecom-group-launches-innovation-c…
  3. meatechwatch.com/2025/10/15/dubais-in5-startups-raise-2-4…