The NYUAD Entrepreneurship Incubator Program is a hands-on 10 week program that supports NYUAD student-led ventures as they move from concept to execution through mentorship, resources, and structured programming. Participants refine their business models, build prototypes, and validate with real customers, culminating in a Pitch Day.
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The Spring 2026 cohort brought together 11 student startups from NYU Abu Dhabi, working across 7+ sectors including MedTech, EdTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Agentic AI, Productivity Tools, and Construction Tech. Founders came from disciplines spanning Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Interactive Media, and Business, representing some of the most innovative ideas coming out of NYUAD.
startups
founders and team members
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Agility Innovation Award
Twynable is an AI-powered digital twin platform for facility management.They unify BIM models, sensor data, and operational records into a single spatial building model: adding a layer of intelligence that transforms fragmented data into proactive, actionable insights.
Colleged is a global P2P marketplace connecting high school students with verified mentors at top universities, democratizing elite college admissions guidance at 1/10th the cost of traditional agencies.
Lemma Education is an AI-powered voice-interactive math learning platform that helps make student thinking visible. Students solve problems on a digital canvas while explaining their reasoning out loud and receive feedback as they work through each step.
Have an early-stage, technology-based venture
Are working as an individual or in teams, with priority given to teams with at least 2 members
Have at least one NYUAD student as a core team member
Have a prototype or MVP will be prioritized
Are building solutions addressing real world challenges in the UAE
Are committed to attend the full program
Speakers: Abhyudaya Goyal and Fatima Alyafei
Food and refreshments will be provided
Food and refreshments will be provided
Abu Dhabi’s startAD is supporting the UAE’s transformation into a
knowledge-led economy and a global business powerhouse.
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