We are thrilled to showcase our 12 early-stage startups that participated in the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst program powered by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA).

Hosted virtually on Zoom, the event will include startup pitches, a keynote by Isabelle Hau (Executive Director at Stanford Accelerator for Learning) and a virtual networking session to connect with our rockstar founders.

This is a unique opportunity to see how our disruptors will be taking their innovative solutions to the next level and build the future of early childhood development!

To read more about our companies, visit this link.

**Reserve your spot today - limited slots available.**

About Anjal Z

Based in Abu Dhabi, the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program, powered by the Early Childhood Authority (ECA), has selected six startups focusing on early childhood development from around the world to participate in a 10-week program.

The program aims to instill innovation in early childhood development, by empowering global startups to localize their solutions that address critical sector challenges across Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The parameters of the program focus on key areas important to the ECA, including Health & Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support with this year’s cohort having a specific focus on Early Care & Education and the overall improvement of early childhood development from the prenatal stage to eight years.

The program has been running since 2020 and provides startups with valuable masterclasses, mentoring, peer groups, localization and financing.

About ECA

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is a government entity, based in Abu Dhabi, that supports holistic early childhood development. They do this by developing policies and laws, informing decision-making through research and transforming behavior. The ECA is committed to the highest standards and puts young children at the heart of all it does.

www.eca.gov.ae

About ADIO

ADIO is the government entity responsible for attracting and facilitating investment in Abu Dhabi. ADIO enables opportunities for innovative investors and businesses of all sizes, facilitating connections across Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem to help them establish and grow in the emirate. www.investinabudhabi.ae

About Hub71

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem that enables founders to build globally enduring homegrown tech companies in any sector by providing access to global markets, a capital ecosystem, a global network of partners, and a vibrant community filled with highly skilled talent, governed by forward-thinking regulation.

www.hub71.com

About Techstars

The Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 3,100 companies with a combined market cap of more than USD 97b.

Virtual Showcase of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Cohort