doroob provides idea-stage entrepreneurs with tailored training, dedicated mentoring, network development opportunities, and access to workspaces and technical resources. That’s in addition to direct financial support of 600 Euros/month for each incubator team member so that they are able to dedicate their time, energy, and resources to turning their ideas into viable solutions.
The first edition of the program will support idea-stage entrepreneurs in creative industries.
Furniture design — how can we revamp furniture manufacturing and design in Egypt in order for local products to compete in global markets? Your ideas can tackle innovative approaches to reduce waste, reuse byproducts, or recycle second-hand materials.
Interior design — how can we make sourcing eco-friendly raw materials and prototyping ideas for interior design more accessible and affordable? Your idea can tackle cost-effective solutions for sourcing sustainable raw materials and creating digital prototypes.
Handicrafts — how can we promote growth in Egypt’s handicraft industry? Your idea can tackle innovative solutions to support small-scale handicraft businesses in acquiring high-quality, locally-manufactured machinery, sourcing sustainable raw materials, or accessing more markets.
Performing arts — how can we support artists in building sustainable business models and finding facilities to raise awareness about local life issues through their artworks? Your idea can tackle innovative solutions that support performing artists in monetizing and sustaining their work while highlighting local causes through their artworks.
By joining doroob, participants will:
receive pitch training and resources to perfect their pitching before the idea competition, the 1st phase of the program
pitch their ideas to a jury of experts during the idea competition for the chance to be among 8 teams that will take part in 3 months of pre-incubation, which is the program's 2nd phase, to access training programs and workplaces
receive direct monthly financial support of 600 EUR per team member and take part in a regional landing pad, if the team is among the three winners of the 6-month incubation, which is the program's 3rd phase
access a global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem experts throughout the entire program
get the opportunity to network at key industry events and pitch your solution to international ecosystem players and investors
The call for applications is now open till 26 June 2023.
Find out more and apply here!