Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched Hub71+ AI, a specialist ecosystem designed to support startups harnessing cross-sector AI innovation.
This new specialist ecosystem provides AI startups with the necessary infrastructure and resources to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy. The initiative underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing AI across priority sectors, aligning with the UAE capital’s broader economic vision.
AI71 joins as an anchor partner of Hub71+ AI and will offer power credits for their API Hub, which provides pay-as-you-go access to the globally ranked Falcon series of Large Language Models and other tools. AI71 will also provide access to their team of AI researchers.
Core42 will offer startups cloud credits that can leverage the deployments of next-generation digital infrastructure for AI including current deployments of training and inference capacity in the UAE, USA, and a growing global footprint.
Leading partners
Hub71+ AI is supported by a network of leading partners, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google for Startups, Nvidia, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), and 42 Abu Dhabi.
“Hub71+ AI is our commitment to bold, pioneering founders, providing startups with unparalleled access to resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities with tech giants and national champions,” remarked Ahmad Ali Alwan, Chief Executive Officer, Hub71.
“Partnering with Hub71+ AI aligns with our mission to scale AI enablement and drive sustainable economic growth in Abu Dhabi. Together, we are setting the stage for startups to expand globally, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global AI hub,” stated Talal M. Al Kaissi, EVP, Chief Government Affairs & Partnerships Officer, Core42.
“AI71 is dedicated to bridging the AI divide by putting AI tools in as many people’s hands as possible. A key part of this is our API Hub, which provides pay-as-you-go access to Falcon, the Technology Innovation Institute’s globally ranked series of generative AI models, and other tools,” commented Dr. Mahir Nayfeh, Chief Product Officer at AI71.
