Sheraa & Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation’s Eco-preneurship winners unveil groundbreaking solutions in solar power, agriculture & waste reduction

  • Date: 31-Oct-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Sheraa & Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation’s Eco-preneurship winners unveil groundbreaking solutions in solar power, agriculture & waste reduction

- Aspiring entrepreneurs represented over 10 universities and came from 15 countries

- A four-month journey nurtures ideas, from bootcamps to specialised accelerators, instilling business savvy and environmental consciousness.

- AED 275,000 in equity-free grants awaits the winnings teams

- Program success resonates at COP28, underscoring Sheraa's role in fostering impactful startups, AGF’s innovative education solutions, Expo City Dubai's collaboration in nurturing a thriving ecosystem, and together shaping a sustainable future.

- The Bootcamp sessions were in collaboration with Expo City Dubai, who generously hosted the bootcamp at the Terra Pavilion and supported the program to ensure its success.

Sharjah: At the culmination of their “Eco-preneurship program's first stage, the Bootcamp, hosted in collaboration with Terra - The Sustainability Pavillion at Expo City Dubai; the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) made a noteworthy public announcement concerning their official partnership through the program. This coincided with the announcement of the Bootcamp's winners, marking a significant milestone in the entrepreneurial landscape.

The collaborative initiative has received an overwhelming response, with over 1,000 applicants, and after meticulous evaluation, 150 exceptional individuals were accepted, kicking off in an intense 10-day Bootcamp for Youth participants hailing from diverse backgrounds, including Emiratis and Arabs from around the