– Hub71’s 15th cohort welcomes 21 startups, increasing the total supported ventures to 243, with Cohort 15 startups collectively raising $134.9 million.

– The cohort, selected from over 1,228 applications, includes 17 international startups from countries like the USA, UK, France, and Germany, featuring notable firms such as EpiBone and Partanna Oasis.

– The new startups span seven sectors, including FinTech, ClimateTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and Mobility & Logistics, contributing to Abu Dhabi’s status as a global tech hub and supporting its economic and sustainability goals.

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has welcomed 21 startups in its 15th cohort, bringing the total number of ventures it supports to 243. Collectively, Cohort 15 startups have raised $134.9 million, aligning with Hub71’s mission to attract high-potential startups driving innovation across Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors.

Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said: “Cohort 15 is abundant with pioneering startups that are positioned to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem. By providing the startups with access to investment opportunities and market reach, Hub71 is supporting the founders’ journey in Abu Dhabi and accelerating their transformative impact globally.”

Selected from over 1,228 applications, the cohort includes 17 international startups from the USA, UK, France, and Germany.

Notable additions to Hub71’s Access program include EpiBone, a US-based HealthTech firm with $43 million in funding, and Partanna Oasis, a material science company co-founded by NBA legend Rick Fox, which has raised $26 million for its carbon-negative concrete technology. Also joining is UK-based Greengage, a Web3 FinTech firm with $10 million in funding, set to join the Hub71+ Digital Assets ecosystem.

These startups will establish operations in Abu Dhabi, further strengthening the city’s status as a global tech hub and preferred destination for entrepreneurial growth. More than half of Cohort 15 comprises Seed and Series A startups, showcasing Hub71’s ability to scale ventures from early stages.

The cohort spans seven sectors, including FinTech, ClimateTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and Mobility & Logistics, playing a vital role in Abu Dhabi’s economic resilience and sustainable growth. Among the new additions is Autone, a US-based logistics company offering inventory management systems, which has secured $4.8 million in funding.

Seven startups in this cohort will join Hub71+ ClimateTech, gaining access to resources that support sustainability efforts. With this latest addition, Hub71+ ClimateTech now includes 12 startups focused on advancing the UAE’s net-zero ambitions. One of these is Plenesys, a French company creating CO2-free hydrogen solutions, with $3 million in recent funding.

Additionally, five startups will join Hub71+ Digital Assets, bringing the total number in this specialist ecosystem to 22, as it continues to support the growth of Web3 and digital asset technologies.