(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Curia Business Group, a Qatari venture and management consultancy founded by Hussain Akbar al-Baker, has kicked off the first cycle of the Curia Business Innovation Programme. Three entrepreneurs will reap the benefits of Curia's intensive 12-week programme, which due to the collaboration with Microsoft has focused solely on tech-driven innovative ideas. The three candidates were chosen based on the feasibility of their business idea and its viability in solving issues facing the Qatari market today.
Throughout the programme, they will receive personalised, step-by-step guidance to take their technology idea from concept to market. Their innovative ideas comprise of technologies spanning across agriculture, dentistry, food and beverage and entertainment.
Curia Founder and CEO al-Baker said:“We are thrilled to welcome the first batch of aspiring entrepreneurs to the Curia Business Innovation Program. We have no doubt that with the right guidance from Curia and Microsoft, these future leaders will successfully get their products to the Qatar market and contribute to the National Vision 2030 to diversify the country's growing economy.”
To launch the programme, Curia invited Mohamed Hammoud, associate professor in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar to give the welcome lecture.
Professor Hammoud, who is also the founder and CEO of Rimads, a local Healthtech company, shared his entrepreneurial journey and background with the participants.
He advised the participants on how to set their vision for their business idea, begin to establish their plan and leverage their passion to succeed.
Across the next 12 weeks the aspiring entrepreneurs will have access to top industry experts, be provided with tech tools thanks to Curia's partnership with Microsoft and will also be guided through the entire journey of launching a new business by the Curia business advisory team. Participants will also engage in specialised workshops and seminars conducted by Microsoft and Curia's network of successful local and international entrepreneurs and visionaries, ensuring a comprehensive yet tailored“start-up” experience.
These guest speakers and workshop leaders will comprise of esteemed university professors, C-suite executives from Forbes top 50 companies and seasoned entrepreneurs from the Curia mentor network.
To conclude the programme, the newly established startup owners will be able to begin approaching potential investors and partners to take their business to new heights.
Moreover, upon completion of the Curia Business Innovation Programme, successful entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to get fast-tracked into the 'Microsoft for Startups' programme.
Jamal Bdeir, small and medium business lead for Microsoft's Middle East Cluster, said:“Our investment in Qatar's startup ecosystem is in line with our global mission to empower people and organisations to achieve more. With initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and through strategic partnerships such as the one with Curia, we are committed to equip home-grown entrepreneurs with access to technology, funding, and our global unmatched partner and customer network, to enable them to innovate, go-to-market quickly, and grow at scale.”
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