The UAE Graduate Talent Hub

BIDAYA

Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s your Bidaya.

A government-issued UAE licence and residency visa that lets you stay, work for yourself, and start building your future from day one.

Explore the Package
Issued by DSO

2-Year DSO Corporate Licence

Your official launchpad.

Bundle Value

AED 14,000 + VAT

All-in, two-year programme with no hidden setup fees.

Eligibility

Age 30 & Under

Designed exclusively for fresh graduates ready to build.

Built for ambition

Start from day one

Licence, visa, banking support and ecosystem access in one bundle.

What’s in the Package

One bundle. Everything you need to start.

2-Year DIEZ Corporate Licence

Commercial or professional activity track with official government recognition.

UAE Residency Visa

Linked to your licence, renewable and valid for living and working legally in the UAE.

Fully Digital Onboarding

Activate your licence remotely with no queues, visits or paperwork delays.

Banking Eligibility

Open a business account with selected UAE banking partners from day one.

Ecosystem Access

Mentorship, jobs board, AI tools and a productivity suite are included.

Founder Support

Get practical guidance and access to people who have already built here.

More Than a Licence

A complete ecosystem built around you.

Your Ecosystem

Dubai Silicon Oasis

A foothold in one of the region’s leading innovation districts.

Mentorship

Guidance from people who have built businesses and careers here.

Innovation Networks

Events, partners and programmes across the wider startup ecosystem.

* Founder Community

Peers starting out at exactly the same point as you.

Coming Soon

* Jobs & Talent Board

Find clients, collaborators and opportunities.

Coming Soon

AI & Productivity Tools (2 Years Zoho One Package Free)

A working toolkit to run your venture from day one.

Choose Your Track

Commercial

Sell products, run e-commerce, build social commerce and develop brands.

Professional

Sell expertise through consulting, design, tech, marketing or advisory services.

Both tracks are recognised under your DIEZ corporate licence. Switch or upgrade as your business evolves.

Your journey to the UAE

Step 01

Application

Step 02

Verification

Step 03

Licence

Step 04

Visa

The journey begins with a straightforward application submission, followed by document verification, licence issuance and visa processing. Your fully digital onboarding means no tedious paperwork queues or in-person visits.

How to Start

Four steps to your licence.

A simple, fully online process designed to help you launch your business quickly.

Check You Qualify

A graduate aged 30 or under, with an attested degree from a recognised institution.

01

Choose Your Track

Choose Commercial to sell products or Professional to sell your expertise.

02

Apply Online

Complete your application and onboarding remotely with no physical visits.

03

Receive and Start

Receive your licence and visa, then begin building your business in the UAE.

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Who Can Apply Eligibility
Nationality Graduates Based in the UAE & International
Age 30 or under at the time of application