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The aim of this program is to guide students and faculty members at Saudi Universities on how to take their tech innovative ideas to the next level and launch Tech Startups. Participants will learn various paths to the entrepreneurial mindset and best international practices to build tech startups with the opportunity to be linked to sources of seed-stage funding and follow-on capital.
Participants will learn
- Best practices to build a high-quality, profitable business model.
- Determining the startup’s value proposition, go-to-market strategy, and profit formula.
- Inspiring successful startup stories, resources, and motivation for aspiring digital entrepreneurs.
- Navigating the startup ecosystem and improving the chances of attracting seed/early-stage funding.
Two phases
- The first phase: Intensive workshops and counseling sessions provided by international investment experts aiming at developing business models, obtaining marketing skills and attracting investors.
- The second stage: Candidates attend sessions to showcase their startups, get business advice and support, with the opportunity to be linked to sources of seed-stage funding and follow-on capital.
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Day 1 Thursday, April 13, 2023 / From 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
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Ms. Emon Shakoor CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator and Venture Partner at Oryx Fund |
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10:00 PM – 10:05 PM |
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Customer Discovery & Validation 101 |
10:05 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Break (20 Minutes) |
11:00 PM – 11:20 PM |
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Sales & Marketing 101 |
11:20 PM – 12:10 AM |
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Q&A and discussion on individual student ventures |
12:10 AM to 1:00 AM |
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Day 2 Thursday, April 14, 2023 / From 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
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Mr. Ivo Detelinov Fund Manager at Hambro Perks and Venture Partner at Oryx Fund |
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10:00 PM – 10:05 PM |
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Demystifying Fundraising 101 |
10:05 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Break (20 Minutes) |
11:00 PM – 11:20 PM |
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Early-Stage Valuation 101 |
11:20 PM – 12:10 AM |
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Q&A and discussion on individual student ventures |
12:10 AM to 1:00 AM |
Note: Workshops will be delivered in English.
- Proficiency in the English language, since the workshops will be presented by international experts and will be in English.
- Registration is available for students or recent graduates and members of educational bodies in Saudi universities. Those who wish to obtain guidance and support to launch their technical projects.
- Entrepreneur candidates must:
- Attend workshops and submit assignments at the end of each day for the workshops.
- Submit an initial project MVP with a description of the project idea (it will be received, no later than April 20, 2023).
- Attending counseling sessions provided by international entrepreneurship experts.
Registration Link
To register, fill out this form (before the end of April 12, 2023).
