Health Data Sandbox

Value Proposition

The Health Data Sandbox creates value for HealthTech innovators by offering support in the following areas:

Real-World Data Access

Gain access to secure, de-identified real-world datasets such as electronic health records, claims, public health data, and more.

Regulatory Impact

Collaborate with regulators to overcome barriers and inform policy frameworks that will shape the sector’s future.

Learning Opportunities

Receive mentorship from policy, clinical, and technical experts to sharpen your solution and readiness to scale.

Global Visibility

Showcase your innovation on Dubai’s international stage and contribute to the city’s broader innovation agenda.

Key Innovation Areas

We welcome a wide range of use cases across health sectors such as AI diagnostic solutions for chronic care, remote monitoring and digital therapeutics, or privacy-preserving data access and consent tools.

Eligibility Criteria

We welcome applications from startups, SMEs, global technology firms, and healthcare providers that meet our criteria:

Local Registration

The business must be registered in Dubai before testing begins. Registration support could be made available for international applicants if needed.

Market Readiness

The proposed solution should be at least at the minimum viable product (MVP) stage and ready for commercialization.

Regulatory Challenge

The solution must have clear data access requirements and potentially address a specific regulatory barrier.

Regulatory Compliance

Applicants must comply with all applicable regulations, including the UAE Health Data Law and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).