Aqua Labs, a Middle East–based investment institution with a global vision, has launched its inaugural $20 million Startup Support Program. The application portal is now open. Teams from around the world are invited to apply through the Aqua Labs Startup Program.
The program targets high-potential, growth-stage startups ready to scale. It seeks teams that have been active for more than a year, built a working prototype, grown an initial user base, and established early partnerships. Selected startups will receive between $500,000 and $1 million in initial funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must have been established for more than one year.
- A working product prototype must be developed.
- An initial user community should be in place.
- Early partnership foundations or investor connections are preferred.
- While the primary focus areas are AI and Web3 integration, Real-World Assets (RWAs) and related infrastructure, and new financial paradigms, innovative projects outside these sectors with strong vision are also welcome.
Benefits
- Initial funding: $500,000–$1,000,000 for selected startups.
- Access: Aqua Labs’ global ecosystem of partners, mentors, and investors.
- Support: Strategic business guidance, global market access, brand-building, and marketing.
- Follow-on investment: Opportunities starting from $1 million and above.
- Connections: Direct introductions to sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and top-tier global investment institutions.
