Dubai Future District Fund Venture Fellows

The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) Venture Fellows program empowers Emiratis with knowledge and practical skills to become venture capital investors and entrepreneurs. Delivered by experienced VC investors committed to developing the next generation of Emirati investors, the program provides comprehensive training in deal sourcing, due diligence, capital deployment, and portfolio management. Fellows build relationships with experienced investors and join a lifelong peer network in Dubai's and the region's venture capital and startup ecosystem.

The DFDF Venture Fellows program aims to cultivate the next generation of Emirati venture capital investors by providing them with essential skills and knowledge in the VC landscape. By focusing on deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, the program addresses the need for skilled investors in the UAE's growing venture capital ecosystem.

For information about a possible future cohort or current terms, contact DFDF at the inquiry address published in its historical launch release, fellows@dfdf.vc; mailbox responsiveness has not been verified.

Required:
- Emirati nationality
- Age 25-40 years old
- Demonstrated interest in venture capital investment and/or technology entrepreneurship

Open to Emiratis aged 25-40 with a demonstrated interest in venture capital investment and/or technology entrepreneurship.

• Learning and mentorship from experienced VC investors
• Training on full deal cycle management (sourcing to capital deployment)
• Strong peer community of lifelong professional contacts
• Networking with top investors and ecosystem participants in Dubai and the region
• Certificate of Completion awarded upon graduation
• Potential pathway into venture capital firms in Dubai, UAE, and broader region
• Access to DFDF network and ongoing community engagement

The program lasts for 12 months, delivered through 4 core modules with both digital and in-person components.

DFDF’s 2023 annual report reported more than 200 applications, a 6% acceptance rate, and 12 fellows selected for the first cohort. DIFC reported in February 2024 that 12 Emirati professionals and entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural fellowship. These reports document selection and participation, not graduation or employment outcomes.