Discovery Program
Who is it for? Open for anyone in the NYUAD Community
(Students, staff, faculty, alumni, researchers)
The workshops are designed to be flexible and accessible; participants are welcome to pick and choose the sessions that interest them — there’s no requirement to attend them all.
EXPLORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUILD CRITICAL SKILLS
DISCOVER YOUR FOUNDER POTENTIAL
Through workshops, team-building, and real-world exercises, this beginner-friendly track helps you take your first steps toward launching ideas that matter.
NYUAD Entrepreneurship School Incubator (Spring 2026)
Who it’s for: Current NYUAD students who already have an early-stage venture and want to take it to the next level.
Already have a startup idea? The NYUAD ES Incubator is where NYUAD student founders build and grow real ventures, through personalized coaching and expert-led sessions. This track guides you from prototyping to pitching.
Applications will launch soon and will include an application and interview process.
Eligibility criteria for Track 2:
Technology-based venture
A team of at least 2 members
Must have developed an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or a prototype
At least one core member must be an NYUAD student
Startup should be beyond the ideation stage and ready to validate their product or service
WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER YOUR INTEREST?
GAIN ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
CONNECT WITH MENTORS & EXPERTS
BE PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
ACCESS RESOURCES & TOOLS
TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITY
Speakers: Abhyudaya Goyal and Fatima Alyafei
Food and refreshments will be provided
Food and refreshments will be provided
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