So, you're an ambitious tech entrepreneur; ready to take your startup to the next level.
Gain an unrivaled advantage, apply to SANDBOX today.
So, you're an ambitious tech entrepreneur; ready to take your startup to the next level.
All that's left is to apply to SANDBOX. Click the "Start Your Application" button below.

Step 1: Submit your application form via the "Start Your Application" button below
Step 2: At this point we want to get to know you better. You’ll be invited to a call with the SANDBOX team
Step 3: The final stage is pitching to our Selection Committee
APPLICATION
PROCESS

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Team of 2+ full-time founders preferable (but we also consider exceptional solo-founders!)
- UAE-based technology-driven startup solving a unique problem with a scalable business model
- Addressable market in MENA with a nexus to Dubai
- MVP to seed-stage, seeking to raise funds in the next 12 months
- Any evidence of early-traction will give you an edge
- Team of 2+ full-time founders preferable (but we also consider exceptional solo-founders!)
- UAE-based technology-driven startup solving a unique problem with a scalable business model
- Addressable market in MENA with a nexus to Dubai
- MVP to seed-stage, seeking to raise funds in the next 12 months
- Any evidence of early-traction will give you an edge
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 2026

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR
APPLICATION STAND
OUT
- Team of 2+ full-time founders preferable (but we also consider exceptional solo-founders!)
- UAE-based technology-driven startup solving a unique problem with a scalable business model
- Addressable market in MENA with a nexus to Dubai
- MVP to seed-stage, seeking to raise funds in the next 12 months
- Any evidence of early-traction will give you an edge


Step 1: Submit your application form via the "Start Your Application" button below
Step 2: At this point we want to get to know you better. You’ll be invited to a call with the SANDBOX team
Step 3: The final stage is pitching to our Selection Committee
APPLICATION
PROCESS


- Team of 2+ full-time founders preferable (but we also consider exceptional solo-founders!)
- UAE-based technology-driven startup solving a unique problem with a scalable business model
- Addressable market in MENA with a nexus to Dubai
- MVP to seed-stage, seeking to raise funds in the next 12 months
- Any evidence of early-traction will give you an edge
WHAT ARE WE
LOOKING FOR?



