IDEA. ACTION. REALITY.
At the Impact Hub Dubai we design, develop and manage programs that prototype the future of business in our region, build capacity, accelerate and scale enterprises.
We address specific needs at all stages of the entrepreneurial process: from ideation, to implantation and scaling. We connect entrepreneurs, investors and resources with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs with global inspired yet locally rooted resources to grow their business at every stage. We develop new customized programs with and for our partners.Impact Hub Start-up Programs:
Ignite
This 2-day bootcamp is for entrepreneurs wanting to ignite their idea/start-up by designing a powerful value proposition that their customers want. The workshop will teach you how to place your customers at the core of your business model, develop your entrepreneurial knowledge, gain customer empathy skills and pivot based on expert feedback. After the bootcamp you will have 1 months access to the Impact Hub Dubai with on-going support to make your idea into reality. You will have the option to compete in a Crowdfunding Pitch Competition with the winner getting all the ticket sales to help launch their start-up
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Emirati Launchpad™
Module one: Ignite (for Emirati Entrepreneurs who have an idea of their business) focuses on ideating, validating, prototyping and reiterating participant’s business assumptions to define and refine a viable value proposition. Module 2: Launch (for Emirati Entrepreneurs between 0 to 1 year of operations), will expose participants to a host of workshops and mentors that will provide guidance and support in the launch stage of their business.
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Kick Dubai™
For the social entrepreneur in the launch stage of their business. Participants are given a network of support based on the best practices of TechStars and their experiences of operating Fledge, the “conscious company” accelerator in the US. Within a short timeframe you will be exposed to a host of mentors that will provide guidance and support from ideation through to launch as well as continued support of your operations after graduation. Kick Dubai is a unique platform for local social entrepreneurs to come together and impact the region with their business solutions.
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90 Day Accelerator Challenge™
For entrepreneurs in the scale stage of their business. The 90 Day Accelerator Challenge™ provides tailored mentoring, guidance, workshops and seminars with experts to incubate and accelerate your business in 90 days. If success in applying for the challenge, program aims to accelerate your business growth and help you scale and achieve your 1 year goals in 90 days.
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Programs in Collaboration with Partners
Entrepreneur Rising
For entrepreneurs in the growth stage of their business. Over 8 sessions learn the tools and resources and connect with the community you will need to ramp up your business. In highly interactive, facilitated discussions, we'll walk you through the key elements every startup needs. Each participant may also work with a dedicated mentor for up to 2 hours throughout the program as an additional sounding board. The course culminates in an optional pitch session before a panel and audience for feedback and prizes.
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Testimonials
Talib Bin Hashim
The ‘Emirati Launchpad’ workshops were very interesting and thought provoking. The mentors were great and extremely helpful…
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Talib Bin Hashim
"The ‘Emirati Launchpad’ workshops were very interesting and thought provoking. The mentors were great and extremely helpful. Credit has to also be given to the Program Manager who works tirelessly in ensuring everything is going smoothly. To me the Emirati Launchpad had a profound effect, it encouraged me to finally refine and launch a concept that was on the shelf for the last 2 years and participate in the Launchpad's final competition which I'm proud to say was selected as one of the winners.” http://talibbinhashim.com
Gerlinde Krupp
Managing Director, VORWERK Middle East Distributor for Kobold
I participated in the Entrepreneur Rising Course and won a price for my pitch which...
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Gerlinde Krupp
I participated in the Entrepreneur Rising Course and won a price for my pitch which was the 90 Day Accelerator Challenge’. And it was exactly what I needed! I had kind of scratched on the surface of everything that we did but I had never followed it through on a professional level. With my mentors Alexander Damouni and Miljana Jovanovic we had extensive sessions and worked on a business plan and how to move forward, financial reports, training documentations, recruitment, salary structures, etc. It was an amazing time. They simply helped me to structure my company and move everything into the right direction. I now know that I can take it from here and be successful. Thank you two so much for all your hard work and dedication!!! http://www.4work.me/
Steven King
Managing Director of Organic Communications
The Impact Hub network has changed my life in so many ways. When I become...
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Steven King
The Impact Hub network has changed my life in so many ways. When I become self-employed I was totally alone and lost, with the very faintest of a business concept. Twelve months later I have a defined business canvas and partners in eight different countries. I’m working on some of the most exciting projects of my career with the best people you can hope to meet. http://www.organikcoms.com/
Our Mentors
Wissam Otaky
Wissam is passionate about is the regional startup ecosystem. Most recently, Wissam served as the CFO of MarkaVIP, and ...
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Wissam Otaky
Wissam is passionate about is the regional startup ecosystem. Most recently, Wissam served as the CFO of MarkaVIP,and is an active angel investor and advisor to startups. Wissam is also a co-founder of Impact Hub Dubai, a campus and global network that supports entrepreneurs. Previously he spent 5 years with Dubai Contracting Company in multiple roles where he advised on large acquisitions and greenfield projects within the construction sector, and led the company’s efforts to set up its operations in Jordan and KSA. His experience includes co-founding 2 startups early on in his career in Montreal, Canada, one of which was an internet-based music company for which he helped raise seed financing directly after the tech slowdown in 2001.
Alex Damouni
Alexander has worked for 8 years in strategy, restructuring and turnaround roles. He has been responsible...
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Alex Damouni
Alexander has worked for 8 years in strategy, restructuring and turnaround roles. He has been responsible for turning around failed companies as well as designing and planning corporate and business strategies in multiple sectors including ecommerce, FMCG, manufacturing and oil & gas. During his tenure in oil & gas, Alexander had re-engineered a number of supply chain processes for multinational companies. He began his career in private equity and hedge funds, and had worked for 4 years in business development and sales roles to open up international markets and new sales channels. Alexander holds an MBA from Hult International Business School and a BA in Economics from McGill University. He also holds several post graduate certifications including a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Master Certificate in Systems Design & Project Leadership.