No. We are seeking teams from across the MENA region. Teams in the UAE or elsewhere are all welcome to apply.
Citizens of most countries coming to the UAE will receive a VISA on arrival. Should you need a supporting letter we will issue one to you.
We are looking for ventures that can grow in the region. Teams may be global in the future, but we will give priority to ventures that will focus on the market or resources of the region.
Yes. All workshops will be in English. Mentoring will generally be in English, unless you happen to be matched with a speaker of a mutual language
Yes, as all instruction and discussion will be in English, a good understanding of the language is required.
If you are not located in Dubai, discounted hotel rooms will be provided at the Radisson hotel, and several hotels and airBNBs are located in the vicinity of DSO. The program does not cover room and board however.
Teams are required to be present for each workshop and during the month of January to work with interns.
Yes. We require in-person attendance by the core co-founders of the startup.
Maybe. We can review the possibility of the majority of co-founders attending, as long as key decisions can be made by the team.