Innovation Licence
Join the region’s largest innovation ecosystem today.
The DIFC Innovation Licence serves as a launch pad for cutting-edge technology firms operating across different sectors. This licence enables your business to tap into tech innovations across the MEASA region and helps you build and scale your own future-focused technology solutions.
The DIFC Innovation Licence is a commercial licence with a subsidised fee structure that is open to all technology and innovation firms, enabling growth at any stage. This licence offers a lucrative business set-up solution for companies operating within AR/VR, AI/ML, Gaming, FinTech, InsurTech, PropTech, RegTech, HealthTech, EdTech, GreenTech, ClimateTech, MarTech, E-Commerce and other sectors across the technology and innovation spectrum.
This licence caters to firms interested in developing or testing new, novel, or innovative products. It also opens the doors to emerging regional markets and new growth opportunities, providing you access to a world-class network of highly skilled professionals and like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs.
The Innovation Licence is subsidised for a period of 2 to 5 years* at USD 1,500 per annum, and provides your business with access to premium coworking spaces and discounted visas. It also offers you discounted access to Ignyte, a pioneering digital platform that connects start-up founders and entrepreneurs with investors and mentors, and unlocks access to exclusive perks, discounts and growth-enabling resources for your business.
Three easy steps to start setting up your business
Step one.
Signify your interest.Discuss your proposed innovation firm with the DIFC team.
Step two.
Process application and obtain in-principle approval.An application for initial approval is completed through the DIFC portal.
