AMA Session - Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program
Calling All Founders in the Early Childhood Development Space!
Applications are now OPEN for the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program in Abu Dhabi, powered by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. To find out all the amazing features and benefits of our groundbreaking program come join us for the first of two AMA sessions taking place on June 13, 2024.
When: June 13, 2024, Thursday at 11:00 AM BST (GMT +1)
Where: Online via Zoom
What to expect: The session will run for 1 hour. During the session, you will learn more about our partners at the ECA, the program, the masterclasses and mentors and the benefits including the non-equity funding and 4-week all-expenses paid trip to Abu Dhabi. You will also have the opportunity to ask all your application, interview process, and program-related questions.
ℹ️ Want to know more about the program? Learn more and apply here!
The Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program is a partnership between Techstars - the world’s most active pre-seed investor and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. The program invites startups working within the 7 thematic areas of Early Childhood Development space and empowers global startups to localize solutions in the UAE.
The program is unique for many reasons, one of which is that it has two tracks for startups so you can apply no matter what stage your startup is at. Find out more here:-
The Ignite Track:
This track is for founders with an MRR of less than $20k (or similar traction) who have not raised more than $250k and have a team of less than 5 people.
These Founders will get access to virtual world-class masterclasses, mentorship, pitch feedback sessions and so much more from leading industry-specific experts! The track is designed to help you understand how to find customers (and retain them), build traction, and get ready to move to the next stage in your startup journey, whether that is the next Anjal Z Launch Track, raising your first round of investment, or applying for an equity-funded Techstars Accelerator!
The Launch Track:
For the more experienced founders with an existing customer base and traction looking to expand their growth. Founders in this track ideally have an MRR of more than $20k (or similar traction, have not raised more than $1m, and have a team of more than 3 people.
If chosen, you will receive access to virtual and in-person world-class masterclasses and mentoring 1-2-1s, pitch feedback sessions with the Techstars team. And you could also receive up to $270,000 of equity-free funding to help launch a proof of concept project in Abu Dhabi.
On top of that, you will receive a month's all-expenses paid trip to Abu Dhabi to find and partner with a local entity that will help bring your innovative solution to the children and families of Abu Dhabi.
Still have questions, then join the Techstars Program Team to hear more and get the top tips on how to make your application stand out.