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Who It’s For
NYUAD Community members who:
Have an early-stage, technology-based venture
Are working as an individual or in teams, with priority given to teams with at least 2 members
Have at least one NYUAD student as a core team member
Have a prototype or MVP will be prioritized
Are building solutions addressing real world challenges in the UAE
Are committed to attend the full program
What You’ll Gain
- A Chance to win cash prizes
- Personalized startup coaching
- Access to mentors and industry experts
- Deep-dive sessions on product, business model, and storytelling
- Hands-on workshops in prototyping, branding, and fundraising
- Exposure to investors at Demo Day
Cycled melds cutting-edge artificial intelligence, hardware, and mobile technology to promote recycling. In its early days, Cycled participated in startAD’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program gaining skills in evaluating the technology and identifying the right customer segment.
The team then utilized the facilities and resources of Al Warsha to develop several versions of the prototype, and went on to secure successful paid projects with ADNEC and PepsiCo.
Key Metrics:
- 2 Patrens
- 40,000 + signed up users
- $3.5M+ in Grants and Awards
Replaste were part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4 in 2021. They believe in the power of design as a means to make a statement. As a sustainable design studio, Replaste hand-craft high quality interior design products that reflect the tastes of a modern consumer.
Made from SaporTM, a 100% recycled and a 100% recyclable plastic composite, their bespoke sheets ensure that every piece in itself is a statement and a conversation starter.
Key Metrics:
- HULT prize winners
- Piloted with Etihad
Speakers: Abhyudaya Goyal and Fatima Alyafei
Food and refreshments will be provided
Food and refreshments will be provided
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