Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has opened applications for the second group of its AI Accelerator program. This milestone marks the next step in the company's efforts to expand its market-ready artificial intelligence solutions and support commercial adoption of advanced technologies.
The program is designed to expedite commercialization and accelerate the deployment of applied AI products and solutions that represent the next big advance in global AI innovation.
AI startups, founders, and entrepreneurs from around the world can apply from December 15, 2025. Applications close January 31, 2026. Presight will screen and interview the top 30 applicants during February, followed by a pitch day to select finalists.
The second group builds on the success of the first startups, which delivered early commercial results and built strategic partnerships across multiple sectors.
The first cohort attracted more than 120 applications from 17 countries, and 10 selected startups completed a structured six-month acceleration program. Today, these companies Total valuation exceeds $300 million. they produced 70+ qualified commercial and strategic leads Within 52 days of the program's launch, multiple startups are currently in advanced partnership and contract negotiations with G42 group companies, major corporations, and government agencies in the UAE and abroad. These include Vulcan with AstraTech and CPX, AlphaGeo with Space42, Waverity with AIQ, and Nodeshift, Ajari, Derq with Presight, and more.
Cohort 1 also progressed through a high-impact commercial track, including a three-day intensive bootcamp and high-profile appearances at key industry events such as GITEX and ADIPEC, driving commercial traction and increasing the startup's visibility with corporate decision makers.
Participants in the second group will gain direct market access across Presight, G42, and its global partner ecosystem, as well as a structured commercial pathway to support proof-of-concept, pilot deployment, and potential contracting with businesses and government agencies. This program provides access to advanced AI computing and enterprise-grade infrastructure to support model development and scaling. In addition to this, you will receive expert technical and commercial guidance from Presight, G42, MBZUAI, Microsoft and global industry specialists. Startups will also gain high-profile exposure through pitch days, demo days and major international industry events, as well as the opportunity to present to Presight-Shorooq Fund I for potential strategic investment. Support extends beyond the formal acceleration period with up to 12 months of post-program engagement designed to drive sustained scaling, partnerships, and enterprise deployment. The new cohort strengthens Presight’s long-term vision, G42 Group’s broader ambitions, and the program’s alignment with the broader Abu Dhabi AI ecosystem.
Thomas Pramotedam, CEO of Presight, said:: “The future of AI will be determined by companies that can scale responsibly and have real impact. Many early-stage ventures face walls to AI expansion driven by limited access to enterprise infrastructure, strategic partners, commercial channels, and growth capital rather than innovation gaps. Presight AI Accelerator The program is designed to break through these barriers by combining advanced computing, technical partnerships, real commercial leads, and institutional support to help founders validate their technology and move toward real-world deployment.”
The Presight AI Accelerator is also guided by a global advisory board established to expand commercial impact and strengthen Abu Dhabi's position as a global capital of AI innovation. of The Chairman of the Advisory Board is His Excellency Mansour Al MansooriVice Chairman of Presight joins us. Jack Selby, Managing Director, Teal Capitaland Meng Xiong Kuok (MX), Founder and Managing Partner, K3 Ventures.
Partners in the Presight AI Accelerator program include Microsoft, MBZUAI, Hub71, Astana Hub Shorooq Partners, MOIAT, Dubai World Trade Center, UAE Cyber Security Council, and G42 Group of Companies. Support is extended for up to 12 months after program completion to help participants move toward scalable enterprise deployments.
Building on this momentum, Presight is now inviting ambitious AI founders, startups, and entrepreneurs focused on enterprise deployment and real-world adoption to apply and join a platform designed to transform early-stage innovations into scalable commercial outcomes.
For more information and to submit an application, please visit this link.
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Presight is an ADX-listed public company whose largest shareholder is Abu Dhabi-based G42 and is a leading global AI and big data analytics company. We combine expertise in big data, analytics, and AI to serve all sectors of all sizes and create positive impact for business and society. Presight excels at interpreting data from any source, supporting insight-driven decisions that shape policy and create safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, Presight delivers applied intelligence to the private and public sectors through a variety of AI-powered products and solutions, enabling them to realize their AI strategies and ambitions faster.
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