Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheraa Support Young Innovators On Entrepreneurship
Fakhir Rizvi Published February 17, 2019 | 04:00 PM
SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th Feb, 2019) Expo 2020’s innovation and partnership programme, Expo Live, has joined hands with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, Sheraa, to provide a bespoke programme that is set to empower young innovators, with tools necessary for the next stages in their entrepreneurial journey.
The tailored programme set to begin its first session this month, is for those already enrolled in the existing Expo Live University Innovation Programmeme, where innovators will be mentored by Sheraa’s in-house team of experts to develop skills and strategies, that can be used within all phases of a new company’s growth. The programme, which runs from February- April 2019, will provide educational sessions that include both theoretical and practical components on ideation, validation and product development.
"Entrepreneurship plays an influential role in the economic growth of a country and harnessing it can contribute to a prosperous society. We are extremely excited to support Expo Live with their goal to inspire future generations on their potential to positively impact the environment and generate real social value. Sheraa takes pride in supporting start-ups and is keen to offer solutions that directly affect productivity, wellbeing and overall contribution to the economy," said Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa.
Participants will explore a range of topics, including market research, pitch training, story mapping, persona creation, vision and goal setting, and defining product features of the Minimum Viable Product, MVP. Fatma Ibrahim, Assistant Manager – Expo Live at Expo 2020 Dubai, said, "We are proud to support young innovators across the UAE through the University Innovation Programme, and this marks another significant step in their development.
"The Sheraa programme will provide invaluable knowledge and guidance to our student teams, as they develop creative solutions to global challenges that affect the region. This initiative is bringing to life the Expo 2020 Dubai theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, and we can’t wait to see what our young innovators will achieve next."
Following the completion of this programme, participants will be given a one-month period to implement what they learnt, after which, Sheraa will host a graduation day to celebrate their achievements, pitch their start-ups, and showcase their MVPs to a panel of Sheraa experts. Graduation certificates will be handed out to all applicants.
Recent Stories
SC orders end of encroachments in Karachi
Nazish Jahangir denies viral screenshots, calls them fake
Govt likely to hike electricity price once again
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
More Stories From Middle East
-
UAE announces ‘Zero Bureaucracy Program’ to reduce bureaucracy
3 months ago -
COP28 President-Designate welcomes Transitional Committee agreement to operationalise Loss and Damag ..
6 months ago -
Global Media Congress 2023 to feature Co-Production Majlis as a new networking platform
6 months ago -
Young female athletes shine at Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship
6 months ago -
King of Jordan receives Abdullah bin Zayed and ministers participating in Arab coordination meeting
6 months ago -
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in coordination meeting of Arab foreign ministers, joint meeting wit ..
6 months ago
-
3rd annual conference of Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology kicks off in Dubai
6 months ago -
SIBF 2023 hosts Nobel laureate to discuss emergence of ‘Afrofuturism’ in global discourse
6 months ago -
ALC announces winners of Kanz Al Jeel Award 2023
6 months ago -
SIBF turns spotlight on remarkable contributions of women
6 months ago -
Global assets in spot bitcoin ETFs hit $4.16 billion
6 months ago -
Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors as deaths reach 157
6 months ago