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Launching in January, 2017, in5 has evolved to support the design and fashion talent landscape, offering students, entrepreneurs and startups an opportunity to transform their disruptive ideas into commercial successes. Based in the heart of a thriving design community, in5 is located in Hai d3 in Dubai Design District (d3), and is home to a one-of-its-kind prototyping lab. In addition to industry specialized training and workshops, in5 will also provide members with dynamic co-working spaces, offices and community areas that are designed to inspire creativity.
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What makes in5 Design different.

In5 is home to a one-of-its-kind prototyping lab that will include the latest equipment, including 3D printers, electronics and modern machinery for designers working with metals, wood, plastic and textiles. Members will also have access to a dedicated library of raw materials and design workstations to develop their ideas into prototypes with the support of mentors and experts in the field of design equipping them with the latest skill-set to thrive.

in5 Design Facilities

Our State-of-the-Art facilities at hai d3

View the Virtual tour of the fashion lab

 

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in5 Tech Startups

A family that keeps growing.

  • We Are VR FZ-LLC

    3D, VR, AR, MR Solutions

  • Sporta FZ-LLC

    Spogo is a sports, fitness and entertainment platform to discover clubs, trainers and players, book activities of all types and organize games and events. Problem: Users: Inability to find the right venue or trainer, inefficient

  • MyUniPath FZ-LLC

    Central Platform for students to find, search and apply directly to Universities. We assist students find and pursue their Higher Education by providing simple and user-friendly platform that assists them with applying and

  • Soopa FZ-LLC

    Soopa is a Grocery Marketplace 

  • Metanoia Technologies FZ-LLC

    At Metanoia Technologies, our mission is to unlock value through data and technology. To pursue this, we build platforms to connect buyers and sellers who are currently separated geographically and financially. Our team consists

  • Viafone Technologies FZ-LLC

    VIAFONE offers cutting-edge technologies to build engaging relationships between users and brands.We realise people’s desires through personalised data-driven models.We use machine learning to create customised chatbots,

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Good to remember

Things to keep in mind before you apply

  • DESIGNERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

    The diversity of the design ecosystem means we are open to creative minds from the fields of visual art, fashion, architecture and product design

  • IN THE MIDST OF DUBAI’S DESIGN DISTRICT

    in5’s location puts young talented designers and creatives amongst industry professionals, giving them the opportunity to benefit from their experience and expertise.

  • OPEN TO EVERYONE

    in5 is open to all nationalities with great ideas and a passion to make a difference. If you’re not based in the UAE, once your idea is accepted, you will need to relocate to Dubai to ensure you benefit from the in5 ecosystem

Ready to Apply?

To join the dynamic success driven world of in5 the first step:
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1. SUBMISSION

Founders and entrepreneurs apply to the incubation program submitting an online application , including relevant material and information about their concept and business model.

2. VALIDATION

The in5 team shortlists candidates based on various eligibility criteria & invites selected candidates to present.

3. PRESENTATION

Shortlisted start-ups present their venture to a commite consisting of various industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs, and answer the comittee’s questions.

4. INCUBATION

The steering comitee selects start-ups and admits them to the incubator. During their incubation period, startups access to various benefits that span the incubation value chain.

5. GRADUATION

On completion of the incubation phase, start-ups graduate and become part of the in5 alumni network.

Become a Mentor. The mentoring relationship is a very valuable learning experience for the mentor.

Apply as a mentor