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JAN - APRIL 2022
WHERE
Dubai, UAE
About the Program
Key Focus Areas
IoT & Connectivity
Open City Data
Urban Automation & Mobility
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Sustainable Cities & Living
Smart Government
Smart Retail
Partners
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Applications for the fourth cohort of the Dubai Smart City Accelerators are now closed.
Check below all the countries we visited to find the world’s best Smart City startups.
Thanks to all the 1300 startups that reached out our team in the last months to learn more about the program.
Subscribe our newsletter or follow our updates via social media to discover the ten talented startups that will be selected to join the program in Dubai
UK
Turkey
Australia
Spain
Scandinavia
UAE
Netherlands
USA
India
Pakistan
Nigeria
Philippines
Palestine
South Africa
Malaysia
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Kenya
Indonesia
Lebanon
Bahrain
Timeline
Applications Open
September 6
Final Deadline
November 17
Selection Days Event
December 8-10
Acceleration
January 26
Demo Day
April 13
Why join the program?
3-Month Program
- 3-Month Program
An intense 3-month program designed to support entrepreneurs as they scale their industry-changing technology businesses.
Masterclasses
- Masterclasses
Expert-led sessions covering all scaling fundamentals - from business model canvas, lean methodology, growth hacking to fundraising.
Corporate Partners
- Corporate Partners
Connections to the leading corporates in your industry for pilot projects, partnership opportunities, and as customers.
Global Network
- Global Network
Unmatched access to a global network of mentors, corporate partners, industry experts, and alumni across 40+ countries.
Tailored Mentorship
- Tailored Mentorship
Over 100 carefully selected mentors from the Smart City industry who provide hands-on support and valuable introductions.
Co-working Space
- Coworking Space
Free deskspace for your entire team in a dynamic co-working space for the duration of the 3-month program.
Living Expenses
- Living Expenses
€15,000 in cash per team to cover living expenses during the program.
Perks & Discounts
- Perks & Discounts
More than €300K+ in exclusive partner deals from leading technology providers such as Amazon, HubSpot, SendGrid, and others.
Alumni Growth Program
- Alumni Growth Program
Continued post-program support far after the 3-month program through annual alumni only events, deals and tailored introductions.
Industry Events
- Industry Events
Exclusive opportunities to take part in leading Smart City conferences and events.
Investor Access
- Investor Access
Meet the most active VCs and Angel investors in your industry from around the world.
Demo Day
- Demo Day
A day to celebrate your achievements during the program with 400+ investors, corporates, mentors and press attendees.
Our Team
Mentors
Are you passionate about innovation in the Smart Cities industry and empowering entrepreneurs to put their ideas into practice? Your insight and experiences are invaluable for our startups. We’d love to talk with you about getting involved.
Startups – Cohort IV
Program Alumni
News
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Startupbootcamp Announces Strategic Partnership with Lexyom
Furthering its dedication to accelerate innovators, Startupbootcamp (SBC) is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Lexyom, a holistic tech-enabled legal solution for startups and SMEs. Lexyom, which is one of Dubai Smart City Accelerator cohort 4’s startups, will provide all SBC’s startups in the MENA region a personalized legal dashboard, where they’ll have…
Dubai Smart City Accelerator Graduates New Batch of Innovators
Dubai-UAE: 27 January, 2020 – The Dubai Smart City Accelerator (DSCA), the leading smart city program in the MENA region, hosted its third Demo Day at Dubai Chamber headquarters for the 11 startups that have made it into the program’s third cohort. The headline event of the year for DSCA, the Demo Day drew the…
FAQ
Have a question that is not answered below? Email us!
What happens after I submit my application?
Once you’ve submitted your application, our scouting team will read through it and provide you with feedback as soon as possible. We are constantly reviewing applications, so make sure to apply early.
The top 20 startups will be invited to attend the selection days in Dubai, where Startupbootcamp and our partners will make the final selection of the 10 startups admitted to attend the program.
Keep in mind that once you accept the invitation for the selection days in Dubai, you also agree to participate in the program if your team is one of the 10 startups selected.
When will I be notified if I've been invited to selection day?
We aim to notify all applicants as soon as possible after the application deadline whether or not they are invited to attend the selection days. You will be informed, at the latest, two weeks in advance of the selection days with all the necessary practical information.
When and where will the Selection Days take place?
The selection days will be held in Dubai in December 2019.