Sheraa Startup DOJO Program
Application Deadline: 13th February 2025, 23:59
Program Start Date: 19th February 2025
Program Overview:
Startup DOJO is Sheraa’s flagship youth accelerator program, designed for students or recent graduates in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Over a 12-week period, participants will validate their ideas, develop prototypes, and refine go-to-market strategies through expert-led workshops, personalized mentorship, and hands-on activities.
Startup DOJO is Sheraa’s flagship youth accelerator program, designed for students or recent graduates in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Over a 12-week period, participants will validate their ideas, develop prototypes, and refine go-to-market strategies through expert-led workshops, personalized mentorship, and hands-on activities.
Key Benefits:
- Workshops: Bi-weekly sessions led by industry experts, covering essential aspects of startup development.
- Mentorship: Tailored, one-on-one mentorship to refine business ideas and strategies.
- Free Workspace: Complimentary access to Sheraa’s co-working space at the AUS Hub.
- Grant Support: A 25,000 AED grant awarded to the program’s winners.
- Resource Access: Over AED 3M in software, tools, and resources available to participants.
- Legal Support: Access to legal consultations and startup-specific guidance.
- Networking: Connect with Sheraa’s community of founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Program Structure:
Startup DOJO is organized into 3 key phases over 12 weeks:
Startup DOJO is organized into 3 key phases over 12 weeks:
- Problem and Solution Validation (Month 1):
Identify core problems, validate solutions, and understand customer needs. - MVP Development and Testing (Month 2):
Build and test prototypes while gathering valuable customer feedback. - Go-to-Market Strategy and Customer Feedback (Month 3):
Develop strategies for launching your startup, incorporating real-time customer insights.
Eligibility Criteria:
Who Can Apply?
- Student or Graduate Status:
Current students or recent graduates based in the UAE. - Startup Stage:
Idea-stage or MVP-stage startups with a technology-focused solution. - Industry Focus:
Open to all sectors, with priority given to:- Sustainability
- EdTech
- Creative Industries
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Commitment:
In-person attendance at the AUS Sheraa Hub is mandatory. Participants must fully engage in workshops, mentorship sessions, and assignments.
Application Process:
- Submit the online application form.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the onboarding process.
- Selected candidates will be formally accepted into the Startup DOJO program.
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