Explore our Programmes

Pick the stage you're a,each programme is tailored to the needs of that moment.

LaunchPad

Early-stage

Included

Launch your company into verification and validation phase.

  • Growth programme workshop sessions.
  • Business license & visa planning.
  • Mentorship sessions with UAE founders.

Clear Path

Licence & Compliance

Access

A guided, standardised pathway to process your licence.

  • Doc review + verification & PRO support.
  • Visa planning & banking guidance.
  • Compliance and cost optimization.

Elevate

Growth

Growth

Scale customer acquisition, streamline operations, hire efficiently.

  • Growth marketing & conversion strategy.
  • Accounting & VAT readiness.
  • Hiring & payroll playbook.

Programme Delivery Breakdown

A clear view of how each programme is delivered, including timelines, primary focus, and tangible outputs.

Phase Focus Duration Key Deliverables
LaunchPad Validation, testing, and launch readiness. 4–6 weeks Validation plan, mentor reviews, pitch deck, founder roadmap.
Clear Path Licensing, visas, compliance, banking. 3–5 weeks PRO support, document checks, visa planning, banking setup pack.
Elevate Growth, hiring, and operational playbooks. 6–8 weeks Growth sprints, VAT readiness, hiring framework, payroll checklist.
Team collaborating on startup ideas

LaunchPads

Validate & Launch

A sequence of craft workshops to create your validation plan, build traction, and prepare to launch into a license-ready business.

Who it's for

Founders validating early stage
ideas.

Outcome

Ready for licence application and initial customers.
  • Mentor sessions with UAE founders.
  • Legal & finance checklists.
  • Pitch practice and investor intro.
Apply for LaunchPad

Clear Path

Licence & Compliance

A focused work programme to get your licence processed, your paperwork verified, and your setup ready for scale.

Who it's for

LaunchPad alumni or ready-to-apply founders.

Outcome

Licence issued, banking ready, visas in motion.

  • Document checks & PRO support.
  • Visa planning & banking guidance.
  • Compliance and cost optimization.
Apply for LaunchPad
Team collaborating on startup ideas
Team collaborating on startup ideas

Elevate

Growth & Operations

A growth programme for businesses ready to scale acquisition, streamline operations, and hire efficiently.

Who it’s for

Founders with product-market traction.

Outcome

Scalable growth and operational playbooks.

  • Growth marketing & conversion strategy.
  • Accounting & VAT readiness.
  • Hiring & payroll playbook.
Apply for Elevate

Programme feature comparison

See how LaunchPad, Clear Path, and Elevate work together across key support areas.

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Feature LaunchPad Clear Path Elevate
Setup & licence
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Accounting & VAT -- --
Investor readiness

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