At MBZUAI, we recognize the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capacity to drive innovation across industries. With the establishment of the IEC, we are taking a proactive step towards nurturing and supporting the next generation of AI-driven startups.
What sets the IEC apart is our unique approach, which combines the technical depth of AI with invaluable business insights and a deep understanding of the local market dynamics. By blending these elements seamlessly, we aim to cultivate startups that not only harness the power of AI but also have a tangible impact on their respective sectors.
Our mission at the IEC is clear: to incubate value-creating startups that not only thrive in the MENA region but also have the potential to make waves on a global scale. Through tailored mentorship, access to cutting-edge resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, we are committed to providing the support.
Who We Are
Launched in November 2023, MBZUAI Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) aims to be the leading AI-native incubator in MENA. We blend technical substance of AI with business insights and an intimate understanding of the local market to incubate value-creating start-ups.
What We Do
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- Up to AED 200k in competitive grants available for MBZUAI founders
- Supported 60+ world-class faculty, researchers, and students specializing in AI
- Startups awarded our grants have raised 8x their initial grant funding from external investors.
- Access to the IEC Mentor Network for practical AI venture-building expertise
That's IEC Grant & Mentor Network
- Up to AED 200k in competitive grants available for MBZUAI founders
- Supported 60+ world-class faculty, researchers, and students specializing in AI
- Startups awarded our grants have raised 8x their initial grant funding from external investors.
- Access to the IEC Mentor Network for practical AI venture-building expertise
That's IEC Grant & Mentor Network
- Up to AED 200k in competitive grants available for MBZUAI founders
- Supported 60+ world-class faculty, researchers, and students specializing in AI
- Startups awarded our grants have raised 8x their initial grant funding from external investors.
- Access to the IEC Mentor Network for practical AI venture-building expertise
That's IEC Grant & Mentor Network
- Up to AED 200k in competitive grants available for MBZUAI founders
- Supported 60+ world-class faculty, researchers, and students specializing in AI
- Startups awarded our grants have raised 8x their initial grant funding from external investors.
- Access to the IEC Mentor Network for practical AI venture-building expertise
That's IEC Grant & Mentor Network
- Up to AED 200k in competitive grants available for MBZUAI founders
- Supported 60+ world-class faculty, researchers, and students specializing in AI
- Startups awarded our grants have raised 8x their initial grant funding from external investors.
- Access to the IEC Mentor Network for practical AI venture-building expertise
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What’s New
MBZUAI is proud to unveil the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) — a bold, global initiative uniting top AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley, and Paris. We invite researchers, technologists, and innovators to join us in Silicon Valley as we celebrate this milestone.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a rapid pace, Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hub for AI innovation.
MBZUAI-based safety monitoring start-up LibrAI has taken another step towards ensuring safe, responsible and ethical AI with the launch of its Libra-Leaderboard: an evaluation framework for large language models (LLMs)
MBZUAI is proud to unveil the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) — a bold, global initiative uniting top AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley, and Paris. We invite researchers, technologists, and innovators to join us in Silicon Valley as we celebrate this milestone.
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