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Dubai Founders HQ and Antler Launch Entrepreneur Academy

Dubai Founders HQ, in partnership with Antler, has launched a six-week Entrepreneur Academy to help aspiring founders turn ideas into viable businesses. This initiative directly supports Dubai's goal of fostering 30 unicorns by 2033.

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DXB Start·July 2, 2026·1 min read·12 hours ago

Dubai Founders HQ, in collaboration with global early-stage VC firm Antler, introduced the Entrepreneur Academy. This six-week program is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of building new ventures from initial concepts.

The academy is part of a broader strategy to accelerate Dubai's entrepreneurial landscape and contribute to the city's ambition of creating 30 unicorn companies by 2033. It offers practical pathways and resources for new business development.

Last updated July 2, 2026

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