GEMS Education Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator in Support of Student Entrepreneurs

GEMS Education Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator in Support of Student Entrepreneurs

GEMS Education, a UAE-based K-12 private education provider, launched its Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program powered by GEMS World Academy and sponsored by CAFU. 

A first of its kind in the region, the school-based accelerator program covers all aspects of turning an idea into a fully-fledged operational startup. With the help of a cohort of experienced mentors, participants will learn to identify problems in their businesses and develop solutions; build prototypes of their products; conduct market research and develop a market strategy; come up with financial models; learn leadership and management skills; and become familiar with investor pitching. At the end of the program in May, the selected teams will have a demo day where they’ll get a chance to pitch their startups to external investors.

“Through this real-life, project-based approach to business, students will build the skills that are essential for their future,” said Helen Al Uzaizi, Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact at GEMS World Academy in Dubai. “The accelerator is the first of its kind to bring this high level of business acumen and entrepreneurial support that we see within global accelerators for adult entrepreneurs. Our goal through this programme is to help students