Where insurers and innovators build the future of insurance together.
Who We Are
The InsureLab is the region’s leading InsurTech ecosystem — bridging AI-driven startups, insurers, regulators, and investors to accelerate digital innovation in insurance.
Our Mission
To build a connected, future-ready insurance landscape by supporting high-potential startups, enabling corporate transformation, and driving real-market venture building.
Core Values
Innovation.
Trust.
Collaboration.
Impact.
Integrity.
Driving measurable impact across the InsurTech ecosystem.
To shape a smarter and more resilient insurance industry, we bring together innovators, insurers, and investors — creating real impact with measurable results.
Startups Supported
Applications Received
Mentors & Experts
Global Demo Days
What We Offer
Programs & Strategic Services for the Insurance Industry
Our Foundation
The Four Pillars of InsurTech Success
What makes innovation thrive at The InsureLab? These four pillars define how startups scale, how insurers transform, and how real impact happens.
Expert Mentorship & Guidance
Work directly with InsurTech founders, insurance leaders, and investors who guide startups through strategy, product-market fit, and growth.
Industry Access & Pilot Opportunities
Gain access to leading insurance carriers, reinsurers, and regulators to validate solutions, run pilots, and launch real-world implementations.
Market Readiness & Regulation Support
We help startups meet regulatory standards, refine business models, and become enterprise-ready.
Funding & Smart Capital Connections
Connect with VCs, corporate venture arms, strategic investors who back high-potential InsurTech & FinTech companies across the region.
Our Vision
Shaping the Future of Insurance Innovation
At The InsureLab, our ecosystem is built by insurance pioneers and founders who understand the evolving challenges and opportunities of the industry. We bring together the brightest InsurTech startups and forward-thinking insurers to shape scalable, tech-driven insurance solutions. We believe the MENA region is at a tipping point for insurance innovation. By connecting startup agility with corporate expertise, we’re not just accelerating businesses — we’re building a more resilient, digital, and customer-centric insurance ecosystem for millions across the region.
Who We Empower
For Startups
Empowering InsurTech Innovation
At The InsureLab, we empower ambitious InsurTech startups and FinTech innovators. Driving the next wave of digital transformation in the insurance industry. Our programs are designed for founders who are redefining the future of insurance through cutting-edge solutions in AI in insurance, embedded insurance, and other emerging InsurTech trends.
For Insurance Carriers
Accelerating Digital Transformation for Carriers
We help insurance carriers accelerate their digital transformation and embrace the power of insurance innovation. By connecting them with cutting-edge InsurTech startups, FinTech solutions, and emerging technologies such as AI in insurance and embedded insurance, we enable carriers to address real industry challenges and stay ahead of evolving InsurTech trends.
For Investors
Investing In The Future Of
Insurance
At The InsureLab, we give investors access to the most promising InsurTech startups and FinTech ventures shaping the future of insurance across the region. Our curated portfolio features companies driving digital transformation, AI in insurance, embedded insurance, and other breakthrough InsurTech trends redefining how insurance is delivered and experienced.
This Is Where
Insurance Evolves
Our Programs
The Epicenter of InsurTech Innovation
Where insurers and innovators build the future of insurance together.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about The InsureLab — from eligibility to how the program works.
What makes the InsureLab different from other accelerators?
The InsureLab stands apart from traditional accelerators by focusing exclusively on insurance innovation and venture creation — not just startup acceleration. Unlike generic tech programs, The InsureLab bridges insurers, regulators, investors, and founders to co-build real, market-ready solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the MENA insurance landscape.
Our differentiators include:
- Industry-Driven Design
Every program is built with insurers and reinsurers, not around them. We align startup innovation with the strategic priorities of our corporate partners — from digital distribution and embedded insurance to AI-driven underwriting and claims automation. - End-to-End Model: Accelerator + Venture Builder
We go beyond acceleration. The InsureLab supports startups from ideation to commercialization, helping insurers launch new digital ventures, spin out products, and test new business models through our venture studio. - Regional Access & Regulatory Alignment
We connect startups with regulators, sandboxes, and free zones across Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, offering unmatched access to the MENA market and policy insights critical for scaling insurance innovations. - Corporate Innovation Integration
We don’t just mentor — we help insurers build internal innovation capacity. Through our corporate innovation programs, we enable insurers to adopt, pilot, and invest in the technologies emerging from the ecosystem. - Global Network, Local Relevance
Backed by global partners and regional institutions, The InsureLab combines international best practices with deep cultural and market understanding of MENA’s insurance sector.
Who are the mentors and corporate partners?
At The InsureLab, our ecosystem is powered by a network of insurance carriers, reinsurers, and ecosystem partners who bring deep industry expertise and regional insight. Our corporate partners are not just sponsors — they are active collaborators who shape program themes, engage in pilot projects, and mentor startups throughout their journey.
Our mentors include industry founders, executives, and digital transformation leaders from across the insurance value chain — underwriting, distribution, claims, and regulatory innovation. They represent decades of combined experience in building and scaling insurance businesses across MENA and beyond.
Together, this mix of corporate partners and expert mentors ensures that every startup we support receives practical, market-driven guidance, access to real business opportunities, and a clear pathway to commercialization and adoption within the regional insurance ecosystem.
What stage of startup can apply?
The InsureLab welcomes startups at different stages of maturity — from early-stage innovators with validated concepts to growth-stage ventures seeking market access and partnerships.
- Early-stage startups with a working prototype or MVP can join to refine their business model, validate use cases, and pilot with insurers.
- Growth-stage startups can leverage our network to expand regionally, secure regulatory entry, and form strategic partnerships with insurers, reinsurers, and investors.
We prioritize startups that are building or applying digital solutions across the insurance value chain — distribution, claims, underwriting, customer engagement, data analytics, or new embedded and parametric models — and have a clear potential for scalability within the MENA insurance market.
What programs does The InsureLab offer?
The InsureLab offers a suite of programs designed to accelerate innovation, adoption, and venture creation across the insurance ecosystem. Each program is tailored to meet the needs of startups, insurers, and ecosystem players at different stages of their innovation journey.
- The InsureLab Accelerator
A three-month intensive program that connects high-potential InsurTech startups with insurers, reinsurers, and investors. Startups receive mentorship, pilot opportunities, and market access across the GCC region. - The Venture Builder
A hands-on program for corporate partners and founders to co-create new digital insurance ventures. We help design, validate, and launch new business models — from embedded insurance to micro and parametric products — in collaboration with industry experts. - Corporate Innovation Programs
Custom-built initiatives for insurance companies to develop their internal innovation capabilities, pilot emerging technologies, and explore venture investment opportunities. - Ecosystem & Matchmaking Platform
An AI-powered platform connecting startups, insurers, and investors through curated matchmaking, events, and partnership facilitation — bridging global innovation with regional market needs.
Training & Masterclasses
Continuous learning programs offered in partnership with leading institutions to upskill insurance professionals and founders on digital transformation, product design, and regulatory trends.
Ready to innovate together?
Join the Network
Join the Future of Insurance Innovation
Let us know who you are — and let’s unlock opportunities together across the MENA InsurTech ecosystem.
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Partners & Alumni
Join a community of forward-thinking insurers, tech pioneers, and InsurTech startups driving innovation across the MENA region.
Our Purpose
We’re Here to Redefine Insurance
We’re here to redefine how insurance is built, delivered, and experienced. Not by replacing what exists, but by reimagining it — using technology, collaboration, and entrepreneurship to build solutions that matter. We support the people bold enough to change the industry and give them the tools to do it faster and smarter.
InsureTech Insights & Trends
Thought Leadership & Industry Perspectives
Exploring the future of insurance, digital transformation, and emerging tech across MENA.
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