Turn your YOUTH’s Dream Into a tech Startup
Build, launch, and grow your own tech startup with our 6-session (twice a week) immersive virtual program and earn a completion certificate.
youth Empowerment partners
Shaping Young Innovators, Together.
Our community
Before we dive in, here’s who we are: We’re an online community built to fuel UAE startups with the resources, connections, and perks they need to thrive and succeed!
Hamza Khan, co-founder of Letswork, transforms workspaces in the Middle East through innovative solutions.
Talal Bayaa is the co-founder and CEO of Bayzat, transforming HR, payroll, and insurance in the UAE.
Sandra Helou, Co-Founder and CEO of MetaMinds, drives metaverse solutions and leads Zilliqa's strategy in the GCC region.
Richard Fitzgerald is the Founder and CEO of Augustus Media, driving digital media brands like Lovin Dubai, Smashi TV, and many more.
Tariq Abu Samra, CEO of BloomingBox, leads UAE's online gifting platform, innovating and enhancing customer joy.
weekly IMMERSIVE virtual workshops
At the Youth Startup Program (YSP), you'll learn to turn your ideas into tech startups through weekly immersive virtual workshops using cutting-edge AI tools.
Idea Evaluation
Learn industry-standard frameworks to evaluate your startup ideas.
Storytelling as a Founder
Master the art of crafting a compelling story for impactful pitches.
Finding Your Passion
Gain clarity on your passions and align them with a vision for your masterpiece and life.
Olympic Mindset Training
Develop an Olympic mindset that will drive you to success in building your masterpiece.
Frontiers of Innovation
CLASSES
Boys
Girls
CLASSES
Boys
Girls
CLASSES
Boys
Girls
Immersive virtual experience
Fun, collaborative, and engaging - where creativity thrives in a fully interactive digital space.
Get a Head Start
on Your JOURNEY
This program sharpens your skills and jumpstarts your journey - whether it's launching a tech startup or building an entrepreneurial mindset.
Resilience and Adaptability
Helps you tackle challenging subjects without giving up.
Networking and Collaboration
Builds valuable connections with peers and professors.
Understanding the Journey
Applies practical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Public Speaking
Boosts presentations and class participation.
Problem-Solving Skills
Tackles complex assignments and exams confidently.
Clarity on Career Interests
Helps them explore their interests to see if it's truly right for them.
Shine on CAREER Applications
Few students can say they've gained real-world entrepreneurial skills.
Build real
projects in WEEKS
No prior knowledge needed. We equip students with emerging tech and real-world skills, ready to launch a startup in weeks.
tool stack
Students will explore essential tools and apps, empowering their startup journey.
And More
blueprint to Entrepreneurship
Each session is 1-hour. Twice per week.
✅ Week 1: Session 1 & 2
✅ Week 2: Session 3 & 4
✅ Week 3: Session 5 & 6
🏆 Competition: Pitch for top 3 spots in week 4. No sessions this week, only voting.
Session 1
Kickoff - AI Prompts & Idea Generation
Session 2
User Interviews
Session 3
MVP - AI Building
(Part 1)
Session 4
MVP - AI Building
(Part 2)
Session 5
Story & Pitch Deck
Session 6
Financial Planning & Fundraising
COMPETITION
Top 3 Elevator Pitches
COMPETITION:
Pitch & Voting
Students pitch their startups, followed by voting for the top 3. Winners get Founder Connects access for ongoing support and extra resources.
1st prize
Lifetime access to the community (for life)
2nd prize
1-year access to the community (worth AED 4,380)
3rd prize
6-months access to the community (worth AED 2,190)
Scoring System
55%
From friends and family votes
10%
From community, shared by YSP team
20%
From YSP's investor network
10%
YSP Board
startup experience & CERTIFICATE
Upon completing the program, students who participate in the competition will be awarded a certificate of completion.
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From class to community
During the program, students join our online community, gaining access to valuable resources and ongoing support.
our Online Community
Build a startup with personalized SUPPORT
Access our online community and message your instructors, squad, and other founders for support.
Hands-on-learning: workshops
Team Based Challenges
In-Class virtual Pitching
Problem-Solving
Mentorship Circles
Interactive Role Play
Prototyping sessions
Experience
guides
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community manager
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madeeha samad
facilitator
session-based instructors
Instructors aligned with sessions - like an engineer for MVP sessions.
Rony Hage
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ajinkya tanpure
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walid abou ali
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aghyad alahmad
HOW TO JOIN
(1) Apply to Enroll
(2) Join The Journey
CALENDAR
Except for July, August, and September.
$597
$487/Student
frequently asked questions
