<aside> 🚀 The Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program powered by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority is looking for entrepreneurs building innovative tech solutions in the Early Childhood Development space. The 10-week program aims to promote innovation in early childhood development by empowering global EdTech, HealthTech, and other startups focused on early childhood development to localize solutions that address critical ECD challenges for children aged 0 - 8 and their families across Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
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<aside> 💡 Applications for the year 2023 are closed! But you can leave your details on our interest form and we will let you know when the applications for the next cohort begin!
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<aside> 🚀 The ignite track is for founders that have an MRR of less than $20k (or similar traction), have not raised more than $250k, and have a team of less than 5 people. We've got you covered!
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Please Note: The ignite track sets you up to have access to all the Techstars resources, masterclasses, and world-class mentorship for free and gives you a higher chance of joining the Launch Track of the next AnjalZ Cohort!
For founders in the ignite track, we would provide you with the resources necessary to help you move to the next stage in your startup journey. Whether that is raising your first round of investment, eventually moving on to the Techstars AnjalZ Launch Track, or applying for an equity-funded Techstars Accelerator. In the program, you will:
💡 Receive Virtual world-class Masterclasses
👥 Have Access to 1:1 sessions with a global network of experienced mentors
🗣️ Get Techstars 1-2-1s and Feedback sessions
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<aside> 🚀 The launch track is for founders who have an existing customer base and traction, MRR of more than $20k (or similar traction), have not raised more than $1m, and have a team of more than 3 people.
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Please Note: founders with a bit less traction than our stated criteria or other forms of concrete traction are still welcome to apply for the launch track. Your application will be thoroughly evaluated, and we will inform you if you are accepted into the launch track.
For the more experienced founders with an existing customer base and traction looking to expand your growth, in addition to our top-notch resources, masterclasses, and mentorship you will also have the opportunity to access several other benefits from our partners which include:
🇦🇪 Localize your startup to AbuDhabi
🧳 Launch a POC project in Abu Dhabi with a one-month all-expenses-paid trip
💰 Receive Up to $270,000 in equity-free funding from our partner, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
Transformative Masterclasses and workshops by distinguished subject matter experts tailored to the needs of pre-seed startups based on Techstars’ experience of investing in over +3.500 startups around the world.
Entrepreneurial advice, industry-specific knowledge, and invaluable connections through exclusively curated mentors from Techstars network of +12.000 active mentors. Industry, experts, local and international mentors will be available for one-on-one meetings.
Virtual and in-person community building with peers and local ecosystem players and direct access to Techstars’ worldwide network of investors, partners, and mentors across +150 countries.
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