ChallengeChain Cohort 02

About

ChallengeChain Cohort 02 is an accelerator program designed for young founders aged 7 to 24, offering funding, mentorship, and structured support to help them validate and build their startup ideas in Dubai.

Benefits

• 💰Funding — Direct funding provided to participants
• 🏢In-person sessions — Weekly sessions held in Dubai
• 🤝Operator access — Connections to operators and investors
• 📅Weekly accountability — Regular progress reviews and updates
• 🔄Post-program support — Continued assistance after the program ends

Eligibility Criteria

• Founders aged 7 to 24
• Must be building a startup
• Located in UAE or willing to relocate for the program

Participation Commitments

• ⏳ 8-week program — Commitment to attend all sessions and complete milestones
• 📅 Weekly updates — Consistent attendance and progress reporting required
• 🚫 Removal policy — Founders missing commitments may be removed from the cohort

Target Region

UAE

Target Sector

Technology startups