Dubai Internet City has entered into a strategic partnership with Luxembourg’s national innovation agency, Luxinnovation, to promote innovation, facilitate cross-border collaboration, and strengthen knowledge sharing between the UAE and Europe.
The collaboration will facilitate international growth opportunities for technology companies, start-ups, and innovation-driven businesses by connecting Dubai’s technology ecosystem with Luxembourg’s innovation network and access to the European Union market.
Supporting market expansion
Under the agreement, Dubai Internet City will assist companies within Luxinnovation’s network to establish operations in Dubai by providing guidance throughout the business setup process.
In turn, Dubai-based start-ups, scale-ups, and technology companies looking to expand into Europe will have access to Luxembourg’s innovation ecosystem, funding opportunities, business networks, and advisory services.
Luxinnovation and its partners will provide advisory support to companies planning to expand into Europe through Luxembourg.
Ammar Al Malik Executive VP – Commercial – TECOM Group MD – Dubai Internet City
“Dubai Internet City serves as a gateway for technology companies seeking to access new markets, opportunities, and partnerships. Our partnership with Luxinnovation reflects a shared commitment to supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing. By strengthening ties between organizations in both markets, we are creating new opportunities for businesses to connect and grow, in line with the objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33.'”
David Foy, Head of International Business Relationships – Digital Economy at Luxinnovation, emphasized that the agreement will strengthen links between the innovation ecosystems of Luxembourg and Dubai while supporting knowledge exchange, business partnerships, and collaborative innovation initiatives.
Technology ecosystem
The partnership brings together Luxembourg’s role as a gateway to the European market and Dubai Internet City’s position as a technology hub in the Middle East to support international business collaboration.
Dubai Internet City is home to multinational companies, start-ups, Fortune 500 firms, and technology companies, including Google, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Salesforce, Samsung, and SAP. The business district also hosts more than 31,000 professionals and over 20 research and development and innovation centers.
Established in 1999, Dubai Internet City has contributed to the growth of Dubai’s digital economy.
