District 2020 calls for start-ups to be part of its innovation ecosystem

February 06, 2020

Over 80% of Expo 2020’s built environment will be re-purposed into District 2020. Evolving from Expo 2020 Dubai, the District 2020 will be a mixed-use community and innovation ecosystem. District 2020’s has developed its own programme Scale2Dubai aimed to carry forward Expo 2020’s vision of gathering global minds, promoting diversity, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.

Scale2Dubai offers such benefits for startups as a soft-landing into Dubai within District 2020, provides support for companies that need to scale, adapt, and establish themselves in the UAE. The benefits they will receive include two years of free working space, support in visa and Business Set-up, and more. Additionally, they’ll be empowered by District 2020’s unrivalled physical and digital infrastructure, ideal strategic geographic location, and a unique work and living ecosystem.

The programme will facilitate access to enabling platforms such as accelerators and incubators, networks of mentors, and investors and experts within District 2020’s business ecosystem. Small businesses will benefit from direct connection to Fortune 500 companies, international organisations, and influential partners who will help them innovate and lead their business and industry forward.