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School of Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Programme

Schools School of Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship Programme

Programme Overview

The Entrepreneurship Programme is a hands-on programme by Khalifa Fund, powered by ADGM Academy. It is delivered in Al Ain MZN Hub - a business accelerator supported by Khalifa Fund, providing comprehensive support to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises. 

Bespoke for the Al Ain community, the programme supports individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey through four distinct learning journeys — from curious explorers to early-stage founders and professionals transitioning from corporate careers. As a government-funded initiative, it equips participants with the practical tools, strategic insights, and confidence needed to build and grow sustainable ventures. 

Participants will also gain access to a comprehensive digital library, offering essential resources, as well as mentorship from industry experts, ensuring hands-on guidance and strategic insights to navigate challenges and drive business success.

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MZN Hub, Al Ain Ongoing Cohorts Evenings
Programme Benefits
Gain essential business and financial skills to build a strong entrepreneurial foundation. 
Apply your learnings in real-world scenarios, from idea validation to business scaling.
Access industry leaders, mentors, and trainers who provide guidance and insights.
Receive a recognised certification upon completion that validates your entrepreneurial expertise. 
Entry Requirements

The Entrepreneurship Programme equips aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and networks to transform ideas into successful ventures. It is tailored for Al Ain residents, professionals in transition, job seekers, and founders seeking to launch or scale their businesses.

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LEARNING JOURNEY

Our Entrepreneurship Programme, with Khalifa Fund, is structured to meet you where you are in your entrepreneurship knowledge journey, With four distinct learning personas we tailor the programme to your needs:

Explorer

Curious about entrepreneurship? Build your mindset, explore opportunities, and gain the confidence to take the first step.
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Ignite → Validate → Launch → Grow

Aspiring Entrepreneur

Have an idea? Structure it clearly, validate your concept with real feedback, and build a strong, scalable, and sustainable business model.
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Validate → Launch → Grow

Corporate Escapee

Transition from industry expert to entrepreneur. Reframe your skills, fast-track your ideas, and prototype your venture.
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Ignite → Validate → Launch → Grow

Early-Stage Founder

Ready to grow? Strengthen operations, scale your team, refine your go-to-market strategy, and get funding-ready.

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Launch → Grow
Learning Modules

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, recognise opportunities, and build a foundation for ideation.

  • Module 1: The Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition 
  • Module 2: Building Business Brains & Customer Insights 
  • Module 3: Get To Know Your Customer And Idea Communication 

Validate your ideas, define user personas, and build solid business models.

  • Module 1: From Idea to Insight 
  • Module 2: Designing the Value 
  • Module 3: Market Meets Brand 
  • Module 4: Understanding Unit Economics & Pitching Foundations 

Operationalise your startup, focusing on GTM, financials, and branding to get investor-ready.

  • Module 1: Building for Fit 
  • Module 2: Revenue & Pricing 
  • Module 3: Go-to-Market Strategy 
  • Module 4: Funding Readiness 

Scale your business by refining operations, customer acquisition, team building, and legal considerations for growth.

  • Module 1: Optimising Operations & Building Your Team 
  • Module 2: Customer Acquisition & Retention 
  • Module 3: Financial Fundamentals for Growth 
  • Module 4: Legal Basics & Preparing for Growth 
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Testimonials

Wadima Alnuaimi

EP Graduate

The Entrepreneurship Programme was insightful and practical, giving me the knowledge and skills to move forward with my business ideas. 

Amna Abdulla Aldhaheri

EP Graduate

It was a great opportunity to build my first business community, I had a wonderful experience meeting other entrepreneurs and knowledgeable trainers from the field. 

Hazza Abdulrahman Ali

EP Graduate

Participating in the Entrepreneurship Programme was an insightful and practical experience that enhanced my understanding of starting and scaling a business. I gained hands-on knowledge in areas such as identifying target audiences, developing a unique value proposition, creating a minimum viable product, and applying growth strategies. The programme strengthened my problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions.

Mariam Alnuaimi

EP Graduate

It was a great learning journey that helped me develop an entrepreneurial mindset and practical business skills. 

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