From Idea to Evidence — Session 2
BEYOND THE PITCH: CAPITAL READINESS
Thursday, 8 October 2026 1:30–2:45 PM
Session 2 of From Idea to Evidence.
A strong venture story is not the same as strong venture evidence.
This session examines how material venture claims connect to reviewable evidence, risk, use-of-funds logic, governance, data-room readiness and the questions a serious reviewer is likely to ask.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Active and aspiring founders, startup teams, students, alumni, working professionals, family-business next generation, corporate innovators, technical builders, researchers, creators, mentors, investors, faculty and ecosystem operators.
A finished startup is not required.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring one venture claim, question or idea you are prepared to test.
VENUE
American University in Dubai — EMBA Building.
The final room assignment will be communicated before the session. Check-in opens at 1:00 PM.
ONLY ATTENDING 8 OCTOBER?
Register on this page for Session 2.
WANT THE COMPLETE TWO-PART SERIES?
Register through the main From Idea to Evidence page:
Registration is complimentary and open to AUD and external UAE participants.
Photography and video will take place. Tell the check-in team on arrival if you prefer not to be featured in close-up photographs or recorded participant reactions.
Hosted by the AUD Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center. Designed and delivered by AcceMind. Facilitated by Dr Usama Nouri, Founder of AcceMind.