- Strategic partnership between SC Ventures and DIFC Innovation Hub to launch National Venture Studio
- Leverages SC Ventures’ Venture Building as a Service (VBaaS) model to support startup creation
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Offers end-to-end services including ideation, prototyping, founder matchmaking, and growth support
SC Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of Standard Chartered, has announced a strategic partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub to launch the National Venture Studio in Dubai. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation and enable the creation of scalable startups in the region.
The studio will leverage SC Ventures’ proven Venture Building as a Service (VBaaS) framework, offering a comprehensive set of global tools, methodologies, and expertise to help individuals, corporates, and government entities transform ideas into high-impact ventures.
Participants will gain access to:
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Business ideation and concept development
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Rapid prototyping
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Founder and team matching
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Ongoing operational and growth support
Additionally, the initiative will foster a collaborative ecosystem through joint events, research initiatives, and community-building programs hosted within the DIFC Innovation Hub.
The National Venture Studio will be open to a wide range of participants via referrals from DIFC or direct engagement, offering flexible entry points for anyone looking to build or support the next wave of startups in the UAE and beyond.
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