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DIFC is home to the first and largest technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. It is the destination of choice for AR/VR, AI/ML, Gaming, Web 3.0, MarTech, FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech, GreenTech, EdTech or Islamic FinTech start-ups looking to capitalise on unlimited opportunities and drive business growth within the region's number one global financial centre.
If you want to grow your FinTech and innovation start-up, DIFC has everything you need, including accelerator programmes, licensing, premium coworking spaces, a community of like-minded individuals and a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Accelerate your tech start-up
DIFC’s coworking spaces offer more than just a working environment. The spaces are closely affiliated with DIFC Innovation Hub. This is the largest innovation community in the region, supporting growth-stage tech firms, established innovation companies, digital labs, venture capital firms, regulators and educational entities.
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About DIFC
A world-class business and lifestyle destination
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. DIFC has a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across MEASA.
The region comprises 72 countries with a combined population of around three billion people and a nominal GDP of approximately USD 8trn. The Centre connects the fast-growing markets of the MEASA region with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.
DIFC as a business destination
Establish your technology equipped innovation start-up in DIFC to unlock numerous advantages designed to foster growth and innovation. Benefit from a supportive environment and strategic location, setting the stage for global success.
Enjoy 100% complete business ownership
Independent regulatory environment that ensures flexibility and compliance
Today you can set-up your business efficiently in just three simple steps
Extensive local and international network for expanded opportunities
DIFC growth facts
Attractive pricing
AI & Innovation Licence
USD 400
PER ANNUM
Coworking Space
USD 167
PER MONTH/ BILLED ANNUALLY
Data Protection
USD 0
FEE WAIVED
Registration Fee
USD 100
ONE TIME
Eligible Start-ups: AI/ML - AR/VR - Gaming - MarTech AgriTech - PropTech - FinTech - HealthTech - GreenTech - EdTech - CloudTech
Why you need the DIFC innovation licence
The DIFC innovation licence is a commercial licence with a subsidised fee structure open to all technology and innovation firms, enabling growth at any stage. This licence caters to firms interested in developing or testing new, novel, or innovative products. We welcome start-ups, growth-stage firms and unicorns.
By taking advantage of this offer, companies can benefit from:
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Highly subsidised commercial licence cost.
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Mentorship and assistance in building out a product/service and fundraising.
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Up to 2 visas on the first desk with up to 50 per cent discount on visa fee.
Also, get additional support from our team to help you establish and operate your business seamlessly.
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Top start-ups choose DIFC for global expansion
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Disclaimer:
DIFC is committed to preserving your privacy in line with applicable data protection laws, including DIFC Law No 5 of 2020 ("DP Law 2020"). As such, we provide this notice to help you understand how we process your personal data and most importantly, your rights to access and control our use of it. We encourage you to review the DIFC Online Privacy Policy , which includes information about how to contact our DPO, what type of personal data we process, and retention and safeguards in place to protect personal data. Per our Privacy Policy, if you permit DIFC to keep your personal data, we will not share it with third parties unless you tell us we may do so.