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The signings took place during Dubai AI Week 2025, being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial
Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, the event runs from 21 to 25 April at the
Museum of the Future, AREA 2071, Emirates Towers.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, “Strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for the
digital economy begins with empowering the entrepreneurs and innovators who will shape its
future. These strategic partnerships reflect our commitment to building a vibrant and integrated
ecosystem that accelerates start-up growth, attracts global talent, and drives meaningful
technological progress. By connecting visionaries with opportunity, Dubai continues to lead as a
launchpad for bold ideas and transformative ventures.”

The partnerships mark a significant milestone in Ignyte’s expansion and reinforce its mission to
empower founders by providing access to infrastructure, capital, strategic mentorship, and
streamlined business set-up services, while aligning with Dubai’s vision to create one of the world’s
most advanced and dynamic digital economies.

As part of the partnership, the Dubai Future Foundation will officially join the Ignyte platform to
enhance innovation-focused programming. Through this collaboration, DFF will extend its
innovation challenges to the platform, engage with Ignyte’s startup and investor ecosystem, and co-
develop initiatives to accelerate future-focused ventures aligned with Dubai’s long-term strategic
objectives.
du, as Ignyte’s Exclusive Telco Partner, will provide early-stage startups with critical infrastructure,
scalable communications solutions, access to digital tools, and strategic mentorship. The
partnership supports emerging ventures by facilitating access to enterprise-grade
telecommunications services, while opening new pathways to investment, networking, and growth.

Through Dtec, one of the region’s largest technology hubs, Ignyte startups will benefit from soft
landing programmes, flexible co-working environments, and subsidised licensing solutions. The
collaboration reflects the commitment to fostering a vibrant and integrated entrepreneurship
ecosystem that supports founders at every stage of their journey.

Meanwhile, in5 will enable Ignyte startups to access incubation, mentorship, and fast-track
licensing across the technology, media, and design sectors. The partnership aims to amplify the
impact of collaborative innovation in line with Dubai’s economic priorities under the Dubai
Economic Agenda D33.

Together, these partnerships represent a unified effort to transform Dubai into a magnet for top-tier
digital talent and scalable start-ups—bridging global innovation with local opportunity. The
collaborations also reinforce the emirate’s commitment to enabling entrepreneurship-led growth,
future-ready economic diversification, and a thriving digital economy.
Dubai AI Week is hosting participants from over 100 nationalities, featuring more than 180
speakers, over 150 sessions and workshops, and more than 140 activities. The event brings
together global thought leaders from startups, corporates, governments, and academia to shape
the future of artificial intelligence.

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