The Startup Ecosystem of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi boasts 27 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of The United Arab Emirates’s sampled startups. Abu Dhabi is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in The United Arab Emirates.

CITY RANKING

While Abu Dhabi decreased by 2 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in The United Arab Emirates remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

2nd
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In United Arab Emirates

Regional Ranking

5th
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In Middle East

Global Ranking

171st
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2
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

Startups in Abu Dhabi excel in Education, Fintech, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Education industry. One of the most promising startups in Abu Dhabi in 2022 is TruKKer, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, and NymCard.

Global Rank

Abu Dhabi is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Abu Dhabi’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 157 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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10.328
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4.715
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1.52
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Startups

Notable Startups in Abu Dhabi
TruKKer startup icon
TruKKer
Pure Harvest Smart Farms startup icon
Pure Harvest Smart Farms
NymCard startup icon
NymCard

Startups

Successful Education startups in Abu Dhabi
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Lamsa
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SchoolVoice

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Education
#157 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Education.

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Fintech
#173 worldwide

In Middle East, Abu Dhabi's Fintech is in top 173. Abu Dhabi has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.

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Marketing & Sales
#173 worldwide

Marketing & Sales is ranked 173rd in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Abu Dhabi's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Abu Dhabi there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Abu Dhabi.

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National Rank

5th

Regional Rank

Overview

Abu Dhabi is The United Arab Emirates' 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Middle East. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Abu Dhabi is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including TruKKer.

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Startup Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi
With a large variety of initiatives, Abu Dhabi's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Middle East. Abu Dhabi offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Abu Dhabi's most prominent support initiatives:

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