The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) has launched ‘Sandbox’, a startup program to support early-stage tech startups to scale and raise funds. The 12-month program aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which positions DSO as a science, technology, and knowledge hub that drives digital economy development and talent generation.
The program – run by the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, DSOA’s wholly-owned tech hub and coworking space – is open to early-stage startups, with a rolling application process. Enrolled entrepreneurs will follow a structured curriculum inclusive of theoretical and practical workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking opportunities. DTEC has dedicated a funding purse to be invested in promising startups of the program.
DTEC is offering participants exclusive company setup rates, equivalent to Dh9,500. The program will provide each participant access to venture capital funds, and broad services provided by DSOA’s partners worth more than Dh550,000.
Startups enrolled in the program will benefit from more than 200 hours of practical workshops and 100 hours of one-on-one mentorship from practitioners and field experts. Entrepreneurs will also have access to a full suite of diagnostic tools for financial efficiency and legal compliance.
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