Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation

Program Overview

Launch your startup with guidance from successful entrepreneurs and IIMA faculty. From ideation to funding, learn everything you need to build a successful venture.

Key Highlights

• Startup incubation support
• Pitch practice and investor connects
• Dubai startup ecosystem access
• Mentorship from founders
• Demo day with VCs

Curriculum

Opportunity Recognition, Business Model Design, Lean Startup Methodology, Financial Planning for Startups, Fundraising and Investor Relations.

Eligibility Requirements

Aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea. No prior business experience required. Open to all backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

Validated business model. Investor-ready pitch deck. Access to IIMA startup network and potential funding opportunities.

What Our Alumni Say

Dana Khalil

Founder & CEO • FinLeap Technologies

EVC 2023

“I came with just an idea and left with a funded startup. The mentorship from successful founders and the demo day connections helped me raise my seed round. IIMA Dubai is serious about supporting entrepreneurs.”

Key Dates