Cigna Healthcare Middle East has partnered with Ignyte to provide comprehensive and scalable health coverage to startups registered with Ignyte.
Ignyte is a key initiative under the Dubai Digital Economy Strategy, designed to drive exponential growth for startups across industries. This announcement makes Cigna Healthcare the first and exclusive healthcare provider associated with Ignyte.
Cigna Healthcare will offer companies registered with Ignyte, access to affordable and flexible coverage plans that encompass founder and employee wellbeing, mental health, workplace wellness, and more.
The policies also cover chronic health conditions, and plans can be scaled up as the startup continues to grow. Under the partnership, customers can benefit from exclusive discounts and a simple, hassle-free digital experience powered by Cigna Envoy, featuring easy-to-use claim submission options. As Ignyte’s go-to health and wellbeing partner, Cigna Healthcare Middle East is also able to tailor specific solutions for its 1,000+ startups and more than 100 mentors and investors.
Leah Cotterill, CEO of Cigna Healthcare Middle East and Africa (outside KSA), stated: “Ignyte is shaping an exciting generation of businesses, and we are proud to be their go-to health and wellbeing partner. We believe that sustainable growth begins with investing in individuals. This partnership guarantees that startups and their teams have access to appropriate health solutions from the outset, enabling them to concentrate on building, scaling, and driving innovation with assurance.
Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “Ignyte’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs, and this partnership with Cigna Healthcare reinforces this goal by ensuring that all startups grow from a strong foundation of wellbeing. Health is not only a form of support, but it has also become a true strategic and competitive advantage in the business world.”
Ignyte members can benefit from Cigna Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides access to work/life resources and licensed clinicians to help individuals cope with a wide variety of concerns, from family and financial issues to emotional health and stress.
