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- published 11/4/24 7:34 PM •
- updated Nov 27 2024 •
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The CyberE71 Initiative
CyberE71 Incubator: A platform for Emirati entrepreneurs
Are you an Emirati student or recent graduate and want to launch a cybersecurity startup?
CYBERE71 is the UAE's groundbreaking startups' incubator launched by the UAE Cybersecurity Council to support national entrepreneurs and prepare them for a safer digital future.
Benefits
- Access world class mentors
- Participate in top local tech conferences
- Obtain marketing, partnership and investment support
- Connect with industry partners and ecosystem enablers
- Gain national and international visibility
In numbers:
- The initiative lasts 15 days, requiring participants to complete 900 hours of mentorship.
- More than 36 speakers will lead the initiative's workshops and sessions.
- The initiative has already successfully impacted 200 Emirati students
- 30 startups have been incubated.
Target audience
- University students and recent graduates
- Federal and local government entities
- Research, development, and technology centers
- Investors in the field of cybersecurity
Joining the initiative:
The initiative provides a valuable experience for university students and cybersecurity startup owners. To join, follow these steps:
- Register for the initiative by submitting an online application form, providing proposed project or innovation details.
- A panel of experts will evaluate applications and select the top 10 startups for the program.
- Get ready for interactive workshops and lectures with industry leaders, providing valuable advice and guidance.
- Pitch to a network of potential investors and partners.
- Secure support, funding, marketing, and market entry to sustain startup growth and sustainability.
Key achievements
- The CSC launched the CyberE71 Initiative at GITEX Global 2024, aimed at enhancing innovation in the field of cybersecurity.
- CSC took part in the First GCC Cybersecurity Hackathon, organized by Oman’s National Center for Information Security, in 2024, with over 60 Emirati participants.
More Objectives
- Introduce students to current cybersecurity technologies and digital tools.
- Foster a cybersecurity culture and enhance national security in the UAE's digital environment.
- Promote cybersecurity entrepreneurship.
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startups incubated - CYBERE71
200
Emirati students impacted - CYBERE71
200+
Attendees - GITEX 2024
1st
In GCI Ranking 2024 - GITEX 2024
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Keynotes - GITEX 2024
11
Startups - GITEX 2024
15
Universities - GITEX 2024
70+
Students - GITEX 2024
11
Pitches - GITEX 2024
28 November 2024
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Dubai, January 19 / WAM /The UAE Cyber Security Council concluded its participation yesterday in the 25th edition of the Intersec Exhibition, the world’s largest trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection services. The event was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 16 to 18.
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Initiative Objectives
- Build a strong cybersecurity innovation ecosystem.
- Enable Emirati university students and recent graduates to launch cybersecurity startups.
- Enhance intellectual and economic diversity in the UAE to strengthen its position as a leading cybersecurity hub.
- Encourage university students to transform creative ideas into successful real-world projects.
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