HealthStay Joins Hub71: A Milestone for Innovation in Abu Dhabi
- healthStay
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 9
September 2025 marks an exciting milestone for Healthstay as we officially begin our journey with Hub71 in Abu Dhabi. The three-month program, which kicked off on September 1st, places Healthstay among some of the most promising startups driving innovation in healthcare and technology across the region.
💡 What is Hub71?
Based in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Hub71 is one of the UAE’s leading sta
rtup ecosystems. It provides early-stage and scaling companies with access to investors, mentors, global networks, and resources that fuel growth. For Healthstay, joining Hub71 means more than office space or networking — it’s about becoming part of a thriving community committed to solving real-world challenges through technology and collaboration.
🌍 Cohort 17 by the Numbers
Healthstay is proud to be selected as part of Cohort 17, a highly competitive intake that highlights the scale and quality of innovation entering Abu Dhabi:
🌍 Over 2,000 global applications, with only 26 companies selected
📍 Startups representing 12 countries, including the US, UK, Singapore, France, Canada, Egypt & India
✅ Acceptance rate of just 1.3%
💰 Collectively raised USD 223M (AED 818M) — the highest to date
🤖 81% are AI-driven solutions, including Healthstay.io, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s growing leadership in AI innovation, supported by partners like AI71, Core42, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google for Startups
🌟 The Value of Hub71
As part of this program, Healthstay benefits from an unparalleled support ecosystem designed to help startups grow and succeed:
💸 AED 250,000 in service credits (legal, marketing, visas, etc.)
💸 AED 250,000 cash via SAFE on founder-friendly terms
💸 Up to AED 1M in follow-on support for high-performing startups
🌐 Access to a large VC network + Hub71’s corporate partners
🎓 12 weeks of mentorship from Techstars and Hub71 experts, with year-long support beyond the program
🏦 Integration into ADGM’s ecosystem — fast-track access to regulators, sovereign funds, banks & corporates
📈 Joining a global tech ecosystem where startups have raised $2B+ to date
🏙️ Abu Dhabi: A Global Hub for Healthcare Innovation
Abu Dhabi has quickly positioned itself as a leader in healthcare and technology, making it the perfect place for Healthstay’s next chapter. With world-class infrastructure, a supportive regulatory environment, and a government committed to digital transformation, the city offers the ideal ecosystem for healthcare startups to thrive.
🔮 Looking Ahead
The next three months with Hub71 will be a period of growth, learning, and connection for the Healthstay team. We’re proud to represent healthcare innovation at this level and excited to share updates as the program unfolds.
Stay tuned for more from Healthstay at Hub71 — this is just the beginning.
