Contact UsAbout Accelerator
The Saudi Electronic University is distinguished in providing high-quality, distinctive programs by adopting the modern learning model for all society segments by implementing the latest technologies in E-Learning. This success was achieved by establishing strategic partnerships with many international universities and institutions specialized in educational technology. Therefore, the University has become a house of expertise and a provider of the latest educational technologies in the Kingdom. Given the continuation of this success and the fulfillment of the Kingdom's vision 2030 by supporting local educational institutions to keep pace with global changes towards e-learning, the University has launched a training course "Startup Accelerator for Innovation in eLearning" (SAIEL). It seeks to explore University students' capabilities to find innovative technological solutions in E-Learning that can be incubated, developed, and invested in making it a product that serves local education institutions. Students are considered an essential source for providing innovative solutions in e-education since they have firsthand experience with E-Learning and its' challenges.
About the program
It is a comprehensive program which provides the necessary support for entrepreneurs to establish their projects in the field of e-learning via:
- Prompt advice and support
- Provide equipped sites for work
- Building a prototype and in some cases the real product
- Ease of access for investors
- Preparing entrepreneurs for the market and consolidating their success in general.
The accelerator program offered at different periods, meaning that it has a specific start and end time, and it is not continuous throughout the year.
General Framework
General framework of the training course "Startup Accelerator for Innovation in Education”:
| Duration | Target group |
| 6 to 10 weeks | Entrepreneurs |
Preparatory phase:
After recruiting and sorting, an intensive training program will be held that lasts 2-4 weeks and aims to develop ideas and projects through a practical methodology oriented to the work teams participating in the following topics:
- Business fundamentals and models (marketing, financing, finance - framing the commercial value of ideas commercial preparation of idea owners).
- Creating plans for implementing and developing ideas (stages of work completion, durations, budgets, implementing bodies).
- Skills for presenting to investors (preparing presentations- preparing and training to present proposals to potential investors).
- Inspirational stories and experiences (guest speakers & success stories).
Business start-up acceleration phase:
Business startup process passes through a couple of steps within an intensive practical program that includes necessary resources and tools to support entrepreneurs in translating their ideas and projects into reality.
- Selection: The best 8-10 ideas / projects are selected from the training camp's outputs to join the course. The selection process focuses on some criteria; most importantly, the applicant's personality, the work team, and the project idea.
- Duration: The period for business startup acceleration ranges from 4-6 weeks. The start of the program is determined according to the type of ideas and projects joining the program.
- Services: Support developing products to reach production and marketing distinctively. Holding various activities and events during the course time, including practical events and courses in various fields such as digital marketing, financial models, guest speakers ... etc. Providing startup business development services, including:
- Business plans, models and financing services.
- Marketing services and public relations.
- Legal services and intellectual property.
- Accounting and bookkeeping services.
Submit the Application
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About the Workshops
Participants attend a series of virtual lectures on entrepreneurship and user experience design
First Day
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First Day (Thursday, April 1, 2021) Entrepreneurship |
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"Exploring Entrepreneurship and the Business Model" 5:00 - 6:00 pm Presented by Dr. Abdul-Ilah Al-Nafisa PhD in Business Administration, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University |
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"Corporate governance and startup financing stages" 6:15 - 7:15 p.m Presented by Dr. Yousef Aqeel PhD in Finance, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University |
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Participants fill out and implement the business model via Discord 7:15 - 8:00 pm |
Second Day
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Second Day (Friday, April 2, 2021) Entrepreneurship |
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"Marketing Feasibility Study" 5:00 - 6:00 pm Presented by Dr. Majid Helmy PhD in Marketing, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University |
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"Technical and financial feasibility study of the project" 6:15 - 7:15 p.m Presented by Dr. Abdul-Ilah Al-Nafisa PhD in Business Administration, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University |
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Implement the activity via Discord 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m |
Third Day
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Third Day (Thursday, April 8, 2021) User Experience Design |
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"User Experience Research" 5:00 - 5:50 p.m Presented by Mr. Mohamed El-Gamil User Experience Design Expert, Saudi Authority for Data and Intelligence, Artificial |
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Implement the activity 6:15 - 6:45 p.m |
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Implement the activity via Discord 6:45 - 8:00 pm |
Fourth Day
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Fourth Day (Friday, April 9, 2021) User Experience Design |
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"The Design" 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Presented by Professor / Mohamed El-Gamil User Experience Design Expert, Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence |
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Implement the activity 6:15 - 6:45 p.m |
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Implement the activity via Discord 6:45 - 8:00 pm |
Fifth Day
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Fifth Day (Saturday, April 10, 2021) User Experience Design |
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"Design Modeling and Testing" 5:00 - 5:50 p.m Presented by Mr. Mohamed El-Gamil User Experience Design Expert, Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence |
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Implement the activity 6:15 - 6:45 p.m |
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Implement the activity via Discord 6:45 - 8:00 pm |
