This project focused on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and innovation hubs to build scalable business models, strengthen operational foundations, and accelerate market readiness. Through structured innovation bootcamps, incubation pathways, and investor-readiness programs, startups enhanced their competitiveness, capability, and long-term sustainability.
Early-Stage Entrepreneurs & Innovation Hubs
GCC & MENA Region
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
2020
12M
Innovation Bootcamps, Business Acceleration Roadmaps, Investor Pitch Decks, Mentorship Programs
• Limited clarity on business models and value propositions
• Difficulty securing funding and attracting investors
• Weak operational structures and governance models
• Insufficient innovation culture and scalability pathways
• Limited access to mentorship, networks, and market opportunities
Delivered intensive programs on business model design, financial literacy, and growth strategies.
Created long-term mentorship frameworks connecting founders with industry experts.
Developed step-by-step incubation and acceleration pathways aligned with global standards.
Coached startups on pitch development, valuations, and funding strategies.
Implemented platforms enabling networking, knowledge-sharing, and partnership building.
Startup Outcomes: The project successfully supported 60+ startups in reaching investor-readiness, while strengthening business models and sharpening value propositions for clearer market positioning.
Innovation Outcomes: In collaboration with ecosystem partners, the program launched 15 innovation challenges, contributing to stronger entrepreneurial capability, creativity, and innovation-driven thinking among participants.
Funding & Growth Outcomes: The initiative facilitated over $5M in early-stage funding and supported multiple startups in expanding into regional markets with stronger growth readiness.
Capacity Development Outcomes: More than 200 entrepreneurs were trained across structured innovation tracks, and mentorship quality improved significantly through standardized frameworks and performance-driven support systems.
Entrepreneurs Empowered
Startups Accelerated
Innovation Challenges Delivered
$ in Early-Stage Funding Secured
Assessed startup landscape, capability gaps, and growth barriers.
Developed innovation bootcamps, mentorship structures, and acceleration pathways.
Delivered workshops, coaching, innovation challenges, and live mentoring.
Supported startups with pitch development, financial modeling, and market-entry planning.
Monitored performance, refined the program, and ensured long-term ecosystem sustainability.
Dr. Abdulrahman Aljamouss, PhD is a strategic consultant, academic, trainer, and author with over 20 years of professional experience in workforce development, leadership capability building, and institutional transformation. He partners with organizations to design future-ready strategies, develop leadership pipelines, and deliver measurable, sustainable impact.
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Dr. Abdulrahman Aljamouss, PhD is a strategic consultant, academic, trainer, and author with over 20 years of professional experience in workforce development, leadership capability building, and institutional transformation. He partners with organizations to design future-ready strategies, develop leadership pipelines, and deliver measurable, sustainable impact.
