The initiative is designed to fast-track the deployment of applied AI products that have the potential to become major breakthroughs in global AI innovation.
Presight, a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, marking the next phase of its efforts to scale market-ready AI solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The initiative is designed to fast-track the deployment of applied AI products that have the potential to become major breakthroughs in global AI innovation.
Applications are open to AI startups, founders, and entrepreneurs worldwide from 15 December 2025 and will close on 31 January 2026. Presight will carry out screening and interviews throughout February, selecting the top 30 applicants to advance to a pitch day, where finalists for the second cohort will be chosen.
The new cohort builds on the strong performance of the inaugural program, which delivered early commercial success and fostered strategic partnerships across multiple industries. The first cohort attracted more than 120 applications from 17 countries, with 10 startups completing a structured six-month acceleration program. These companies now represent a combined valuation exceeding USD 300 million.
Within just 52 days of the program’s launch, the first cohort generated over 70 qualified commercial and strategic leads, with several startups entering advanced partnership and contract discussions with G42 Group companies, major enterprises, and government entities in the UAE and abroad. Notable collaborations included Vulcan with AstraTech and CPX, AlphaGeo with Space42, Waverity with AIQ, and Nodeshift, Ajari, and Derq with Presight.
Cohort One also benefited from a high-impact commercial track, including a three-day intensive bootcamp and high-profile exposure at leading industry events such as GITEX and ADIPEC, significantly boosting visibility and engagement with enterprise decision-makers.
Participants in the second cohort will gain direct market access across Presight, G42, and their global partner ecosystem, supported by structured commercial pathways for proofs of concept, pilot projects, and potential enterprise and government contracts. Startups will also receive access to advanced AI compute resources, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and technical and commercial mentorship from Presight, G42, MBZUAI, Microsoft, and global industry experts.
The program further offers high-visibility opportunities through pitch days, demo days, and major international industry events, alongside the chance to present to Presight–Shorooq Fund I for potential strategic investment. Support continues for up to 12 months after the formal acceleration period, ensuring sustained scaling, partnerships, and enterprise deployment.
Commenting on the initiative, Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham said the future of AI depends on companies that can scale responsibly and deliver real-world impact. He noted that many early-stage ventures struggle not due to lack of innovation, but because of limited access to infrastructure, strategic partners, and growth capital—gaps the Presight AI Accelerator is designed to address.
The accelerator is guided by a global Advisory Board chaired by His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori, Vice Chairman of Presight, alongside Jack Selby, Managing Director of Thiel Capital, and Meng Xiong Kuok (MX), Founder and Managing Partner of K3 Ventures. Program partners include Microsoft, MBZUAI, Hub71, Astana Hub, Shorooq Partners, MOIAT, Dubai World Trade Centre, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and the G42 Group of companies.
Building on its early success, Presight is now inviting ambitious AI founders and startups focused on enterprise deployment and real-world adoption to apply and join a platform designed to turn early-stage innovation into scalable commercial outcomes.
