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Dubai Scale-Up Program

Dubai SME, an agency of Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET), in collaboration with Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai, is launching the Dubai Scale-Up Program to support the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the city's economy and place it among the top three global cities in the next ten years.

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What is Dubai Scale-Up Program?

The Dubai Scale-Up program aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their growth through educational workshops led by industry experts. The workshops focus on teaching SMEs about the various aspects of capital markets and how to utilize them for their benefit, with the ultimate goal of preparing them for a potential initial public offering (IPO) through Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai.

While most similar programs worldwide are paid, the Dubai Scale-Up program will be free of charge for selected SMEs.

Our Objectives

Implement Best Practices

Provide training to companies to adopt the best practices that produce optimal results, increase efficiency, and develop structured processes to achieve the highest value when raising capital.

Develop Growth Strategies

Providing specialized support and guidance to small and medium-sized businesses to develop sustainable growth, go-to-market plans, and investment strategies.

Raise Capital

Connect the chosen SMEs with relevant private equity firms, venture capital groups, and lead managers to support their capital-raising efforts.

Understand Capital Market

Offer comprehensive training focused on comprehending the capital market and preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).

IPO Preparation

Offer expert guidance on the IPO process and the listing requirements of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai. To streamline the process, provide SMEs with access to service providers, such as investment banks, accounting firms, and law firms. The Program extends connections with investment partners to aid in the growth and eventual success of the SME's IPO.

Program Modules

The Dubai Scale-Up Program will consist of 5 modules for eligible SME participants.

Strategic Growth

Growing a successful company

IPO Readiness

Getting the most out of your IPO

Post IPO Listing

Start your IPO journey now

Expand your business and tap into new possibilities

Our Partners

Al Tamimi & Co is a full-spectrum law firm and the premier provider of legal services in the MENA region, offering its expertise and assistance to prominent corporations, financial institutions, banks, and government organizations.

Ernst & Young provides audit, consulting, tax, business risk, technology and security risk services, and human capital services worldwide. The company is one of the Big Four accounting firms.

Brunswick is a global advisory firm providing strategic counsel & communications support to companies during critical financial situations such as M&A, IPO and Shareholder Activism, and ongoing Investor Engagement.

Emirates NBD is the largest banking group in the MENAT region, offering retail, corporate, Islamic, investment, private banking, asset management, global markets & treasury, and brokerage services.

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