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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Countries of investment
  • United Arab Emirates
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • EdTech
  • Innovation
About
University of Dubai promotes regional innovation through partnerships, mentorship, and early-stage funding initiatives aimed at cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
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$25K
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$2M
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Investment Thesis

University of Dubai supports entrepreneurship and innovation to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

Academic leadership with experience in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship education, and industry partnerships in emerging markets.

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Team

Washika Haak-Saheem – Dean

Professor

Mohammad Arhama Obaid Juma Alzaffin – Assistant Professor

Wathiq Mansoor – Professor

Dean

Jehad Ghazi Abdel Latif Mousa – Lecturer

Sania Ashraf Palattu Parambil – Associate Professor

Islam Faisal Abdul Rahman Bourini – Associate Professor

Amjad Gawanmeh – Professor

Genanew Bekele – Director

Associate Professor

Hussam Al Hamadi – Assistant Professor

Rasool Asal – Associate Professor

Andreas Karathanasopoulos – Professor

Skander Slim – Professor

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