In-Person Event

Meet the UAE Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)

Discover new resources to help launch and grow your early-stage startup

Date
Feb 27, 2023
Time
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Address
McGettigan's (Convention Tower - Dubai World Trade Centre), Dubai, UAE
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UAE is a vibrant and exciting space, full of potential and opportunity. The UAE has become a hub for startup businesses in the Middle East, with the government's commitment to encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. The UAE's startup ecosystem offers an abundance of support and resources for entrepreneurs, including incubators, accelerators, venture capital, and mentorship programs. Additionally, the UAE is home to a number of established companies that offer networking and mentorship opportunities to startups. With its inspiring technology infrastructure, strong legal framework, and ample resources, the UAE is an ideal place to launch a startup. Meet us to learn more.

What You'll Learn:

  • Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup
  • Little-known resources that benefit your industry
  • How to find Mentors
  • Additional funding sources for early-stage founders

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Sameer

Sameer Sortur

Founding Partner @ SquareCircle Ventures

Ayhan K.

Ayhan K. Isaacs

Head of Global Growth @ Founder Institute

Walied

Walied Albasheer

founder and managing partner @ Intuitio Ventures

Carmen

Carmen Mateos

Co-Director & Startup Mentor @ Founder Institute GCC

Platinum Partners

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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