In 2021, under the umbrella of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ), the UAE saw the birth of SANDBOX, a founder-centric accelerator program for pre-seed to seed stage tech startups. Having completed three editions so far, SANDBOX has attracted well over 2,500 applications, out of which over 30 startups have been enrolled and supported by the program to date. Having thus cemented its spot as one of the most sought-after accelerator programs in the country, SANDBOX is set to onboard its newest cohort in February 2024 – only this time, there is a new entity backing it.
