TECOM Group –a member of Dubai Holding– is a major contributor to the rapid growth of Dubai’s knowledge and innovation-based economy and the transformation of the Emirate into a magnet for some of the world’s top companies and talent. TECOM Group plays an integral role in Dubai’s diversification plan and consolidating its position as a global business hub.
TECOM Group has contributed to six vital non-oil sectors, including information technology, media, science, education, design and industrial. The Group has fostered best-in-class talent, introduced bold, business-friendly practices to the Middle East, and served as an ecosystem from which starts ups and multinational corporations can tap into the region and capture opportunities for future growth.
With its thriving network of 10 business districts—namely, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Outsource City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3)—TECOM Group is home to over 6,500 businesses, more than 95,000 professionals and 27,000 students.
As an entrepreneurial ecosystem enabler, TECOM Group has also launched in5 start-up incubator, operating across three industry verticals: tech, media, and design. The incubator is developing aspiring talent and nurturing a vibrant community for entrepreneurs, as well as helping start-ups grow into commercially viable ventures. With an aim to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Dubai and the wider region, in5 facilitates the process of starting and growing a start-up through its incubation programme by providing business set up, creative workspaces, mentorship, training and workshops, as well as access to investors. The incubator also has a membership programme open to students, freelancers, professionals and entrepreneurs providing access to its three in5 innovation centres featuring creative workspaces and specialised state-of-the-art facilities.
