SC Ventures, the innovation and FinTech investment arm of Standard Chartered, has announced a strategic partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub to launch the “National Venture Studio” in Dubai.
This initiative aims to accelerate innovation and venture creation in the region by leveraging SC Ventures’ Venture Building as a Service (VBaaS) model, offering frameworks, tools, and global expertise to support the full startup lifecycle.
Through this collaboration, participants will gain access to ideation, prototyping, founder matching, and scaling services, along with opportunities for co-hosted events, research initiatives, and ecosystem development programs within DIFC’s innovation-driven environment.
Gautam Jain, Operating Member at SC Ventures, said:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting UAE’s innovation landscape. With our VBaaS model, we’re proud to empower DIFC Innovation Hub in launching the National Venture Studio, bringing global venture-building expertise to local innovators.”
The initiative will target individuals, corporates, and public sector entities, sourcing clients through both DIFC referrals and joint outreach.
Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, commented:
“This collaboration reinforces our mission to foster entrepreneurship in the UAE. With SC Ventures’ proven VBaaS framework, we’re equipping innovators to build impactful tech-enabled solutions.”
As the UAE strengthens its role as a global hub for innovation and digital transformation, this launch marks a significant move in nurturing local ventures, driving economic diversification, and attracting world-class talent to the region.
