Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber, and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurs Campus (Dtec) – a Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority wholly owned entity, recently concluded second edition of the Emirati Development Programme, which saw Sherina Al Sowaidi of Liftoff named as the winner of this year’s programme competition.
Al Sowaidi competed alongside 26 other UAE startups during the final stage of the programme. The finalists, who presented their smart business concepts to an expert panel, are now eligible to start and launch their businesses after receiving support and guidance. She will receive additional business acceleration support from programme organizers, including joining Dtec programme for startups for a year which includes providing training, guidance and mentorship.
The programme offers participants access to internship opportunities with leading companies from the private sector, including DHL; Oliver Wyman; and International Consultant Law Office (ICLO); complimentary company setup with Dtec; Complimentary 3-month access to Dtec co-working; as well as the opportunity to exhibit at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The participants also took part in training sessions covering various topics of interest, which was led by experts from Dtec; LinkedIn; International Consultant Law Office (ICLO); Intelligent Finance Consultants (IFC); LPS Brands; and Think Media Labs (TMLs). The training focused on how to establish and promote the growth of technology businesses, the importance of sales to emerging entrepreneurs, in addition to how to develop and present an effective investor pitch presentation.
