Home / Organisers / in5

Organiser · Start-ups · Innovation centre

in5 events and workshops for start-ups in Dubai

TECOM Group’s start-up incubator, with innovation centres for tech, media, design and science entrepreneurs in Dubai.

Start-up workshopsInvestor sessionsMentoringDubai

See events Visit in5

About

About in5

in5 is a start-up incubator that gives entrepreneurs infrastructure, support and workspace, from the idea stage through to commercial launch. It was launched by Dubai Internet City on 5 May 2013 and is operated by TECOM Group PJSC.

It has four centres: in5 Tech at Dubai Internet City, in5 Media at Dubai Production City, in5 Design at Dubai Design District (d3), and in5 Science, launched in June 2023 with Dubai Science Park to mark in5’s tenth anniversary.

According to Dubai Media Office, in5 had supported more than 1,000 start-ups by October 2024, which together had raised over AED 7.8 billion. Upcoming in5 events listed on Thingstodo.ae appear at the top of this page.

Guide

What in5 events offer founders

Hands-on sessions for start-ups

in5 runs networking events, coaching workshops, mentorship sessions, panel discussions and educational forums. The events we list are practical and aimed at founders who are building and raising money, such as a workshop on building an investor-ready data room and an investor Q&A masterclass on pitching with confidence, both at in5 Tech in Dubai Internet City.

Support beyond events

For start-ups that join, in5’s core services are set-up and logistics support, mentoring, training, networking and access to funding. Founders can also meet investors through the in5 Investor Hub at in5 Tech. Start-ups referred by Dubai Chambers receive a two-month discount on their first-year lease, according to the Dubai Chambers partner page.

Who it suits

  • Founders at the idea or early stage who want structure and mentoring
  • Start-ups preparing to raise investment
  • Entrepreneurs in tech, media, design or science
  • Anyone curious about the Dubai start-up scene who wants to meet founders and investors

How to apply

Entrepreneurs of any nationality can apply to in5, as individuals or as companies, and applications are reviewed by a committee of industry experts. Costs depend on the centre and package, so check with in5 directly. For events, each listing on Thingstodo.ae shows the price and registration details from the official page.

Getting the most from an in5 workshop

  • Register early, as practical founder sessions often have limited seats.
  • Bring a real question from your own start-up, such as a slide from your pitch deck or a gap in your data room.
  • Stay for the networking afterwards: the founders in the room are often facing the same challenges as you.
  • Connect with speakers on LinkedIn the same day while the session is fresh.

More for founders

See our business networking and workshops calendars for more events for founders and professionals across the UAE.

FAQ

in5: common questions

When was in5 launched?

in5 was launched by Dubai Internet City in May 2013.

Where are the in5 centres?

in5 Tech is in Dubai Internet City, in5 Media in Dubai Production City, in5 Design in Dubai Design District (d3), and in5 Science is linked to Dubai Science Park.

Who runs in5?

in5 is operated by TECOM Group PJSC.

What support does in5 offer?

Set-up support, mentoring, training, networking events and access to funding and investors.

Who can apply to in5?

Entrepreneurs of any nationality, as individuals or companies. Applications are reviewed by an expert committee.

For organisers

Want your own organiser page?

List your events for free on Thingstodo.ae and get a page that collects all your upcoming dates in one place.

Submit an event