The second edition of Dubai Startup Hub’s Market Access program was just launched. The program aims to enhance cooperation and facilitate deals and collaboration between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies, and government entities in Dubai.
The program invites startups and SMEs from around the world to submit their innovative ideas and solutions that could solve key challenges faced by prominent companies and organizations in Dubai.
Natalia Sycheva, Dubai Chamber’s manager for Entrepreneurship Strategy expressed her delight on the launch of the second of the edition of the program. “Following a very successful first edition of Market Access, we are aiming to broaden the scope of participants and attract startups and SMEs with new ideas and cutting-edge solutions. This unique programme provides an ideal platform for participants to market their solutions and products and benefit from new growth opportunities,” she said.
According to Natalia, the selected candidates will be given an opportunity to tailor their ideas to meet specific needs, gain industry experience, and network with industry players.
Curious about the participating companies? This year, there are four leading entities that are taking part in the Market Access program: DP World, Emirates NBD, Sanofi, and Nikai Group. All of these entities are thirsty for some innovative minds that could help them solve some core issues in their firm.
For instance, DP World is looking for a number of smart technologies that can be implemented within the organization’s headquarters building, in addition to adding virtual reality, face recognition, and urban farming. While Emirates NBD, is seeking innovative solutions that can enhance customer service and operational efficiencies, as well as new baking products for retail, SME and corporate customers and digital-only offerings for millennials.
Furthermore, Sanofi aims to attract solutions to enhance its relationships with its customers, which include healthcare professionals, patients, and consumers. Finally, Nikai Group is looking for innovative products and services in the areas of technology, digital transformation, the blockchain, logistics, education, and healthcare.
So do you have what it takes to come up with disrupting ideas that could help those companies? We don’t know about you but this is one heck of a unique experience.
The application deadline is on July 1, 2018. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and apply!