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Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre)

The largest tech startup coworking campus in the Middle East

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Technology  
Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre)
Leadership team

William Chappell (CFO & EVP Technology & Entrepreneurship)

Hans Henrik Christensen (Vice President)

Industries

Technology

Products/ Services
Coworking spaces, Accelerator Program
Headquarters
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Established
2015
Social Media
Overview
Location
Summary

Dtec is an initiative of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, that offers technology startups and entrepreneurs flexible coworking or office space in Dubai, an accelerator, and a nurturing, supportive community from which to set up their new business. The largest technology innovation hub in the MENA region, the 10,000 sqm creatively designed workspace hosts an integrated ecosystem, home to hundreds of startups, SMEs, and technology entrepreneurs from around the world.

History

Dtec was initiated by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a government-owned free zone aiming to fuel growth in modern technology-based industries that boast of state-of-the-art infrastructure and in-house business services. Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSO) was established in 2005 with a mandate to facilitate and promote modern technology-based industries within a single master-planned community that spans 7.2 Million sqm. 

DSO’s activities have been organised into five main pillars, including industrial, commercial, education, living, and residences, to support and complement the requirements of its business partners, visitors and residents. DSO is home to Dtec, founded in 2015, the largest technology entrepreneur campus in the Middle East, which has so far attracted hundreds of start-ups.

Mission

Dtec's mission is to offer technology startups and entrepreneurs flexible coworking or office space.

Vision

Dtec envisions to offer nurturing spaces and supportive community from which new businesses and enterprises can thrive.

Key Team

William Chappell (CFO & EVP Technology & Entrepreneurship)

Hans Henrik Christensen (Vice President)

Recognition and Awards
In 2018, Dtec won Tech Hub of the Year at the Entrepreneur Agility Awards 2018. Dtec Ventures backed fintech startup Pointcheckout to bring home the Fintech Innovation of the Year award at the FinX Awards 2019.
References
Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre)
Leadership team

William Chappell (CFO & EVP Technology & Entrepreneurship)

Hans Henrik Christensen (Vice President)

Industries

Technology

Products/ Services
Coworking spaces, Accelerator Program
Headquarters
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Established
2015
Social Media