in5: price, who can join and alternatives
in5 is a Dubai startup hub that describes itself as an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and startups. Its Luma calendar is busy with free-to-RSVP sessions at in5 Tech, including a six-part Investor Readiness Bootcamp that ran through October 2026 and fireside chats with local founders.
in5 at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs and startups | luma.com |
| Size | Says it serves 500+ startups and entrepreneurs | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Investor Q&A masterclass on Monday 26 October 2026, 3pm to 6pm | luma.com |
| Programme | Part of the Investor Readiness Bootcamp 2026 | luma.com |
| Format | A six-part programme to get founders investor-ready | luma.com |
| Open to | All startup founders and their teams in the UAE | luma.com |
| Where | in5 Tech, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, near the tram station | luma.com |
| Founder stories | Fireside chats with local founders, such as the Kwelio co-founders | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders preparing to raise
- Founders who want regular free learning sessions
- Newcomers who want a structured way into Dubai's startup scene
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders after a social or peer-led community
- Anyone wanting evening drinks-style networking
- Founders who cannot attend weekday afternoon sessions
Alternatives to in5
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders & Business Connect | AED 70, paid in cash | RSVP on Meetup |
| Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus) | Flexi desk with company setup from AED 18,000 for year 1 | Apply for a coworking plan |
| Dubai Founders Circle | Not published | Registration and profile review |
| Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| EVO Female Founders & Investors Breakfast | AED 50 (breakfast, paid at the hotel) | Request to join on Luma |
| Founder Breakfasts (Endeavor x Dubai Founders HQ) | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Founder Connects | WhatsApp group: Not published. Dubai Pitch Night: AED 147 early, AED 167 regular, AED 187 same day | Apply with LinkedIn and startup details; the team reviews every applicant |
| Founders Running Club Dubai | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
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Questions about in5
- What is in5?
- A Dubai startup hub that says it serves as an enabling platform for 500+ startups and entrepreneurs.
- Can anyone attend in5 events?
- Many sessions are open: the Investor Readiness Bootcamp was listed as open for all startup founders and their teams in the UAE. RSVP on Luma.
- Where are in5 Tech events held?
- At in5 Tech on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, near the tram station.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP for each session on Luma
- Format
- Startup hub running workshops, bootcamps and fireside chats at in5 Tech
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in5 isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.