ASTF iHub - Open Innovation Hub
A hybrid incubation model for the Arab region, serving as an umbrella initiative supporting researchers, entrepreneurs, and inventors across ASTF's 15-year programs.
Building an in-house semi-ecosystem for Arab innovation
About ASTF iHub
The ASTF iHub is an Open Innovation Hub that operates as a hybrid incubation model for the Arab region. It functions as an umbrella initiative supporting researchers, entrepreneurs, and inventors across the Arab Science and Technology Foundation's 15-year programs.
The iHub's mission is to share responsibility and compete for best of the project, while developing an in-house semi-ecosystem that nurtures Arab innovation and transforms ideas into viable ventures.
The iHub operates through three complementary platforms
Platform 1: Venture Incubation
Provides comprehensive logistic support and startup infrastructure to help ventures establish and grow.
Workspace
Dedicated office space and co-working facilities
IT Services
Technology infrastructure and digital support
Legal Assistance
Legal support for company formation and compliance
Accounting
Financial management and bookkeeping support
Secretarial Support
Administrative and organizational assistance
R&D Management
Research and development project coordination
Laboratory Facilities
Access to lab equipment and research facilities
Membership Options
In-house and virtual membership with basic training
Platform 2: Venture Development
Strategic business development services to help ventures scale and succeed in the market.
Corporate Strategy Consultation
Expert guidance on business strategy and planning
Business Structuring
Organizational design and operational frameworks
Financing Assistance
Support in securing funding and investment
Roadshow Coordination
Organizing investor presentations and pitch events
Network Connections
Access to industry partners, investors, and mentors
Advisory Team Formation
Building strong advisory boards and expert teams
Intellectual Property Strategy
IP protection and commercialization guidance
Platform 3: Venture Fund
Investment and financing solutions to fuel venture growth and innovation.
Fund Operations
Professional fund management and operations
Waqf Innovation Fund
Islamic endowment-based innovation financing
Seed Financing Programs
Early-stage funding for promising ventures
iHub Companies
Success stories of companies incubated and supported by ASTF iHub
Aljaber Therapeutics
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Whether you're an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea, a researcher looking to commercialize your innovation, or a mentor wanting to give back, iHub welcomes you to join our innovation ecosystem.