Signature Programs
Building innovation capabilities through hands-on programs for students, startups, and enterprises across Doha, Riyadh, and beyond.
Startup at School — AIA Doha
Building the next generation of entrepreneurs in Qatar through hands-on innovation education
Program Overview
Startup at School is a transformative innovation program at the Arab International Academy (AIA) in Doha, Qatar. We teach students how to think like entrepreneurs, turning their ideas into real prototypes and business pitches.
What Students Learn
- Ideation & Problem Solving: Identify real-world problems and brainstorm creative solutions
- Design Thinking: Use human-centered design frameworks to validate ideas
- Rapid Prototyping: Build minimum viable products (MVPs) using no-code and low-code tools
- Business Fundamentals: Develop business models, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans
- Pitching & Presentation: Craft compelling pitches and present to judges and investors
- Team Collaboration: Work in cross-functional teams to ship products together
Program Structure
Phase 1: Discovery
Problem identification, customer interviews, market research
Phase 2: Ideation
Brainstorming solutions, concept development, feedback sessions
Phase 3: Prototyping
Build MVPs, user testing, iteration based on feedback
Phase 4: Launch
Final pitch preparation, demo day, business plan completion
Impact
Real Startups
Students launch actual businesses, some continuing beyond the program
21st Century Skills
Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication
Career Ready
Students gain entrepreneurial mindset applicable to any career path
Founder Bootcamps — DIC & Orbit Venture, Riyadh
Teaching the next wave of Saudi founders the product fundamentals, AI execution, and go-to-market playbooks needed to ship and scale in KSA.
Program Overview
An on-site instructor and mentor cohort program delivered with the Digital Incubation Center (DIC) and Orbit Venture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Built for pre-seed and seed-stage founders ready to translate ideas into validated, investable products.
What Founders Learn
- Product Management Fundamentals: Customer discovery, problem framing, and prioritization that actually ships value
- MVP Scoping & Prototyping: Cut scope to what matters, build with no-code/low-code, validate before scaling
- AI & Automation for Lean Teams: Practical AI integration patterns that compound founder leverage
- Go-to-Market & Pricing: Positioning, ICP definition, and early growth motions for the KSA market
- Investor Readiness: KPI frameworks, traction narratives, and pitch refinement
- Founder Operating Cadence: Weekly rhythms, OKRs, and decision-making frameworks
Format
Workshops
On-site cohort sessions delivered at DIC and Orbit Venture campuses
1:1 Mentoring
Founder office hours to unblock real product and GTM decisions
Demo & Pitch
Pitch-ready deliverables, traction dashboards, investor narratives
Follow-on
Async support and async reviews of MVPs, decks, and growth plans
Impact
Idea → MVP
Founders ship validated MVPs in under 90 days
AI-First Habits
Practical AI patterns embedded in product, ops, and growth
Investor-Ready
Clearer narratives, sharper traction, stronger pitches
Open Innovator Platform
Collaborative ideation, rapid prototyping, and expert mentoring for startups and teams
Platform Overview
The Open Innovator Platform is a comprehensive innovation ecosystem designed to help startups and enterprise teams accelerate product development through structured frameworks, expert mentorship, and collaborative tools.
Core Capabilities
Collaborative Ideation
Structured brainstorming sessions, innovation workshops, and idea validation frameworks to help teams generate and refine breakthrough concepts.
Rapid Prototyping
Build and test MVPs quickly using agile methodologies, no-code tools, and lean startup principles to validate ideas before heavy investment.
Expert Mentoring
Access to experienced product leaders, technical advisors, and industry experts who provide guidance on strategy, execution, and growth.
Strategic Planning
Develop comprehensive product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and business models with data-driven insights and market analysis.
Who It's For
🚀 Early-Stage Startups
Validate your idea, build your MVP, and prepare for fundraising with expert guidance and proven frameworks.
🏢 Enterprise Teams
Launch internal innovation initiatives, build new products, and foster entrepreneurial culture within your organization.
👥 Product Teams
Level up your product development process, implement best practices, and accelerate time to market.
🎓 Innovation Programs
Integrate proven methodologies and expert support into your accelerator, incubator, or university program.
The Process
Discovery & Assessment
Understand your challenge, assess readiness, and define success metrics
Ideation Sprint
Collaborative workshops to generate ideas and prioritize opportunities
Prototype Development
Build and test MVPs with user feedback and rapid iteration
Launch & Scale
Go-to-market execution, performance tracking, and continuous improvement
Transform Your Innovation Capabilities
Whether you're a school, startup, or enterprise—we have a program for you.