Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber, and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurs Campus (Dtec) – a Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority wholly owned entity, have announced the selection of 30 Emirati entrepreneurs to participate in the Second Edition of the Emirati Development Programme.

The participants will receive training sessions covering various topics of interest, which will be led by experts from Dtec; LinkedIn; International Consultant Law Office (ICLO); Intelligent Finance Consultants (IFC); LPS Brands; and Think Media Labs (TMLs). The training will focus 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.

The programme also offers participants access to internship opportunities with leading companies from the private sector, including DHL; Oliver Wyman; and 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 Emirati Development Programme aims to encourage UAE nationals to capitalise on private sector jobs opportunities by identifying and developing their skills through specialised training, while providing them with the right support for starting their own business ventures.