The Entrepreneur Day by DSOA

The Entrepreneur Day by DSOA is a platform that brings together players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a pathway for creating opportunities. A meeting point for the most promising startups, leading regional and international investors and corporations that are committed to innovation.

The Entrepreneur Day Competition is a technology startups pitching competition open to all entrepreneurs from around the world. Ten finalists will pitch their business plans to a judging panel comprising of investors, industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.

Who can apply?

The Entrepreneur Day Competition is open to all tech entrepreneurs with no age, gender, nationality or territorial limitations. You can apply if:

- You are a full time committed entrepreneur,

- You have good English language skills,

- You have developed a prototype or beta version of a technology product OR have elaborated a detailed and researched business plan.

Applications are open until October 20th. To apply, entrepreneurs need to submit an application form along with a detailed business plan in PowerPoint, PDF or Word format.

Projects will be selected based on various criteria such as innovative proposal, feasibility, scalability and interest for potential investors. 10 finalists, the founder or team will be required to pitch in Dubai on November 10th.

They are also offering 10 other startups the opportunity to showcase for free during the closing event. Each startup will get a free branded space in addition to one stool and shelf to place their promotional materials. Interested startups should apply before October 15th by emailing bizplan@dso.ae