Dubai–Slemani Innovation Programme
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A mentorship programme connecting Kurdistan's most promising founders directly with the Middle East's leading financial and innovation ecosystem.
Applications open now.
Applications open now.
This innovation programme brings together DIFC Innovation Hub and The Foundation Society for Development to enable meaningful collaboration and cross‑border exchange.
The programme is a structured mentorship and market access initiative that connects start-ups in the Kurdistan Region with one of the largest start-up ecosystem ecosystems in the MEASA region - DIFC Innovation Hub. It is designed to strengthen the Kurdistan Region's start-up landscape by pairing local founders with targeted mentorship, corporate introductions, and direct access to the UAE market.