APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR INNOVATION LAB

Aleph Hospitality is now inviting applications for our Innovation Lab – a springboard for early-stage travel, tourism and hospitality start-ups to launch and grow their business.

We are looking for dynamic and innovative startups that are transforming the travel, tourism & hospitality sector, and that seek support on their journey from a dynamic, experienced, and entrepreneurial team of senior industry professionals.

UAE based start-ups – and international entrepreneurs willing to relocate to Dubai – with innovative products, solutions and/or technologies in the fields of Artificial intelligence (AI), hotel guest & employee guest experience, sustainability & renewable energy, food & beverage and/or community service(s) are encouraged to apply for the Innovation Lab.

What we look for:

Early-stage travel, tourism and hospitality start-ups looking to build / scale their business through an innovative product/ solution or technology in the field(s) of:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Hotel guest / employee experience
- Sustainability / renewable energy
- Food & beverage
- Community service(s)
Start-ups based in the UAE or willing to relocate to Dubai

What we offer:

Office space and business support in Aleph Hospitality’s headquarters in Dubai for a period of 12-18 months
A proof-of-concept opportunity for your technology/product/solution in our managed hotels
Coaching and mentoring by our team of experienced hospitality professionals
Access to our vast network of hospitality, travel and tourism contacts and connections
Potential investment opportunities either through Aleph Hospitality or third-party investment, seed funding, venture capital or shareholder interests

How to apply:

Submit your elevator pitch video and/or a one-page document explaining how your business will change the face of the travel, tourism or hospitality sector, along with your business plan with launch and growth projections (ideally over a three-year horizon) by 12 October 2025 to innovationlab@alephhospitality.com. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and invited for a face-to-face meeting at the Aleph Hospitality headquarters in Dubai.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR INNOVATION LAB

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