HealthX

Crafting the future of healthcare, in partnership with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi.

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Joining hands with the Department of Health, we’re leading the charge to co-create a sustainable operating environment for healthcare life sciences startups.

Revolutionize healthcare with gen AI

The future of health holds immense possibilities, and Abu Dhabi aims to be at the forefront of innovation as a global leader in healthcare and life sciences. 

Accelerate, validate and innovate in Abu Dhabi with your generative AI startup.

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HOW WILL YOU GROW YOUR STARTUP WITH HEALTHX?

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Access de-identified data in the UAE

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Pitch for potential pilots with top healthcare players

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Receive licensing support from Department of Health

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Leverage the DoH regulatory sandbox

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Network with the interconnected healthcare ecosystem in Abu Dhabi on a subsidized trip

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Exhibit and pitch at GITEX, the largest startup event in the region

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Take advantage of a personalized business support clinic

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Benefit from the ongoing support of the startAD alumni program

Your incubation journey

Apr 22, 2024

Start your application for HealthX Cohort 1

May 13 – 15, 2024

Come meet us at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week at ADNEC

Jun 30, 2024

Deadline to submit your application. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

Jul 1, 2024

Final day for interviews.

Jul 10, 2024

Deadline to accept your spot on the program, if selected.

Jul 15 – Aug 15, 2024

Market Access Sprint

Aug 19 – Nov 29, 2024

Business Support phase

Oct 14 – 18, 2024

Subsidized trip to GITEX, UAE

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR HEALTHX?

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You have raised pre-seed to pre-series A funding

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Your startup has strong ambitions to grow in the UAE

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Your AI solution has a clear use case for the Abu Dhabi healthcare industry

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Your startup has proven traction in your home market

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You are part of a strong, experienced team with 2+ members

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You have a clear roadmap showcasing scalability potential

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