Fikra Ventures has partnered with Hub71 to build and scale AI-native companies from Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, Fikra Ventures joins the Hub71 ecosystem as a partner venture studio. Consequently, it will operate as a venture builder within Hub71’s Initiate Programme. Moreover, the collaboration focuses on creating AI-native ventures in-house while also forming joint ventures with selected global AI companies targeting regional markets from Abu Dhabi.
Venture Building and Market Entry Pathways
As AI adoption accelerates worldwide, success increasingly depends on distribution, access to regulated markets, and speed to commercialisation. Therefore, the partnership combines Hub71’s founder-focused ecosystem with Fikra Ventures’ venture studio platform to address these needs. Additionally, the collaboration supports two clear pathways. First, venture creation centers on building AI-native companies around validated demand with enterprise readiness embedded early. Second, global scale-in supports international AI companies entering the region through joint ventures that accelerate customer acquisition and execution.
Impact on Abu Dhabi’s AI Ecosystem
Through this partnership, the Initiate Programme gains hands-on venture-building expertise. As a result, founders at the ideation and pre-seed stages can move faster toward product-market fit. Furthermore, the initiative strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a launchpad for AI companies designed to scale globally. Ultimately, the collaboration aims to translate innovation into durable businesses by aligning infrastructure, venture building, and market access within the emirate.
