The Entrepreneurial Nation, an initiative by The UAE Ministry of Economy, is proud to announce the launch of SkillUp Start in partnership with BizWorld UAE. SkillUp Start is an education programme to help students become entrepreneurs and think like one. The programme is designed to train applicants in critical skills like financial literacy, leadership, creativity, and teamwork, among others.
The Program is available in both languages; Arabic, and English.
A fun competition to learn about how to start and operate your own business.
Understanding entrepreneurship, financial management, marketing and advertising, product development, research and sales.
An opportunity to win a trip to Silicon Valley.
An opportunity to pitch in front of world-class entrepreneurs and investors.
Certificate of completion for those who complete the full 6 week training program
Students studying in the UAE between grades 8-12
(3-6) team members (the applicant plus 2-5)
Reference from a mentor/teacher/industry expert.
Business model canvas
Video pitch
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Meeting Link |
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Mar 24th, 2022 Online |
Q&A session |
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Apr 14th, 2022 Online |
Q&A session |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87115684100?pwd=c3RxNUhkUWFLam8wMEtHN2ZoTCtwUT09 |
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Apr 28th, 2022 Online |
Q&A session |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81968299144?pwd=YzdKSzlWNTBZMStnWEVxazQrMlF2Zz09 |
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May 11th, 2022 Online |
Presentation Skills session |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87612924299?pwd=cmtrUExmUVpFcmVMUTFiemM3VWxlQT09 |
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May 19th, 2022 Online |
Q&A session |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82719206689?pwd=bEpuem5nZjV4ZklDSlFHN2VrY2orQT09 |
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May 21st, 2022
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Submission deadline |
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May 28th, 2022 Online |
Final pitch presentation demo day |
Pending final platform choice and event management details |
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June 4th, 2022 Online |
Winners announcement |
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