Innovation Expand
Propelling top innovators to expand in the UAE
Sustain Labs Paris in partnership with Posterity Institute selectively onboards organisations globally that offer highly innovative products and services, to expand to the UAE through SLP Innovation Expand.
UAE now offers an ecosystem of funding opportunities, high demand and matured market for innovative technologies, ease of setup and doing business, a diverse and meritocratic culture, as well as stability in governance and policy.
In partnership with Posterity Institute and in collaboration with Dubai’s government, in particular the Investment Support department of Dubai Economy and Tourism, Sustain Labs Paris selectively offers the SLP Innovation Expand program for innovative advisory and co-funding opportunities to highly innovative organizations who we believe will add value to Dubai’s economy.
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Innovation Expand works as partners with startups in its portfolio, charging no fee and equity to build revenue streams in the UAE and co-delivers implementation
Why the UAE?
Here innovation meets high risk appetite
The UAE’s goal is to double GDP to over $800 billion by 2030 with a focus on deep innovation
Start strong, scale fast
Stable governance and supportive legislative environment for startups with an ambition to raise unicorns
Gateway to a large market
Reach two-thirds of the world’s population with UAE at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa
Our portfolio startups are proven innovators
Innovation Expand enables innovators to start with what fits best - growing into the rest
SLP Innovation Expand: In collaboration with Dubai’s government, we are partnering with selected highly innovation solutionaires to expand and scale in UAE
For innovative ventures looking to…
Establish a strategic foothold in Dubai - especially for those without an existing UAE presence but ready to explore and engage
Access deep technical and market expertise aligned with the UAE and innovation priorities
Deliver innovative solutions with on-ground presence and institutional support
...Innovation Expand is committed to offer
Cost savings –
Minimize upfront investment by leveraging our established presence in the UAE
Expert-led support –
Receive a 40+-member in-house team of experts with know-how to the UAE market and ecosystem
Operational readiness –
Start executing in the UAE as an integrated partner through our legal and institutional presence
Implementation partnership –
Go beyond advice with co-developed, co-delivered local projects
Ecosystem connectivity –
Access to trusted networks including DET. Dubai Chambers. MOE and business ecosystem
Facilitation
Avail of dedicated account managers from the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET). Dubai government, for liaising with government entities. regulatory bodies. & introductions to real estate. schools for your children. banks to settle in.
Set-up services
Should you wish to register your company in Dubai, access direct support from the department of Dubai Economy & Tourism. Dubai government. for registration and license to operate.
Our Triple Purpose
Create credible entry points for ventures looking to establish an early, strategic presence in Dubai - backed by local trust, context and readiness to engage.
Enable real market validation with the design and execution of projects and solutions.
Build for long-term scale by successfully embedding ventures into UAE ecosystems
We meet where you are - and grow with you as your UAE journey evolves
Innovation Expand offers 4 partnership options as your...
What sets Innovation Expand apart
It is a venture-building firm, with scaling and execution ability. We grow only if you grow.
Start your expansion journey
To know more, write to us at sustain@labsparis.com
