Study Abroad Program based on Harvard Business School Startup Funding & Negotiation Simulation
Study Abroad Program: Mastering Startup Funding Negotiation Dubai 2025 is a practical, simulation-based program inspired by the Harvard Business School model. It immerses participants in real-world startup funding scenarios, building skills in investor negotiation, valuation, and deal-making. Held in Dubai’s dynamic innovation hub, the program combines academic learning with hands-on experience to prepare future entrepreneurs and leaders for the challenges of startup financing.
Start Date
November 10/2025
Duration
7 Days
November 10, 2025, Monday: Arrival and Welcome
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Morning/Afternoon
- Arrival ar Abu Dhabi International Airport and transfer to the hotel - Hilton Royal Rose Hotel
- Check-in
- Evening
- Dinner at restaurant in the Hilton Royal Rose Hotel
November 11, 2025, Tuesday: Cultural Exploration in Abu Dhabi
Morning
- Arrival at Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM)
- Discussions about entrepreneurship ecosystem in Abu Dhabi / Opportunities for entrepreneurs in Dubai
- Afternoon
- Lunch at traditional restaurant in Abu Dhabi
- Cultural visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace)
- Evening
- Dinner at restaurant in the Hilton Royal Rose Hotel
November 12, 2025, Wednesday: Entrepreneurship Training and Ecosystem Visits
- Morning
- Training Session 1: " Introduction to Entrepreneurship: UAE Context and Global Insights"
- Check-out
- Afternoon
- Lunch
- Evening
- Visiting Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi
- Transfer to Dubai and check-in at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
November 13, 2025, Thursday: Advanced Training and Site Visits
- Morning
- Trsining Session 2 at Caucasus Training Center: " Building Scalable Business Models and Market Entry Strategies".
- Lunch
- Afternoon
- Visit In5 Innovation Center for a guided tour and presentation on entrepreneurship support ecosystems in Dubai - In5 Innovation Center - In5 is a leading innovative initiative in Dubai.
- Evening
- Visiting Museum of Future
- Visiting Burj Khalifa, Fountains and Dubai Mall
- Dinner at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
November 14, 2025, Friday: Final Training and Business Visits
Morning
- Training Session 3 at Caucasus Training Center: " Pitching, Funding and Investor Relations".
- Lunch
- Afternoon
- Free time
- Evening
- Dinner at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
November 15, 2025, Saturday Desert Safari ( All Day)
Morning
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- Desert Safari
- Afternoon
- Desert adventure including dune bashing, camel rides, and sandboarding.
- Evening
- Traditional Emirati Dinner in a desert Camp with cultural performances (e.g., Tanoura dance, Henna painting).
- Return to the hotel
November 16, 2025, Sunday, Farewell activities and certificate granting certificate granting
- Morning / Afternoon
- Yacht trip - farewell activities
- Evening
- Dinner at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
November 17, 2025, Monday: Departure
- Early Morning
- Transfer to Abu Dhabi International Airport for return flight
