Dubai Future Accelerators Program – Participant Onboarding Form

Please fill out the below form to confirm your participation for the in-residence phase of the Dubai Future Accelerators program. The program will start on 5^th of September and run until the 28^th of October, 2022.

This form will also collect information on your flight, visa and accommodation requirements (if required) for the duration of the program. Please fill out this form even if you do not require logistics support.

All details you provided via this onboarding form are treated with the highest confidentiality and are not shared with any parties other than our official booking partner Dnata to apply for your visa, book your flights, and accommodation (if required).

Company Name *

Job Title *

Personal contact details

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Nationality *

Mobile Number (please include country code)

Email address *

Full Postal Address *

Apartment Number/House Number, Street Name, City, Country

Place of Birth *

Date of Birth *

Flights

The program will cover one return flight per full time participant per company (up to 2 participants)

Do you require Dubai Future Accelerators to arrange to book your flights? *

• Yes
• No

Arrival and Departure

Please confirm your preferred arrival date *

• 3rd September 2022
• 4th September 2022
• I do not require a flight booking

Please confirm your preferred departure date *

• 28th October 2022
• 29th October 2022
• I do not require a flight booking

Please confirm the arrival & departure destination

What airport will you fly from to arrive in Dubai at the beginning of the program? *

What airport will you fly into from Dubai after completion of the program? *

Please attach your passport copy *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Hotel Accommodation

Do you require accommodation for the duration of the program? *

• Yes
• No

Only available to non-residents of Dubai

Travel Insurance

Please ensure you have a full health insurance with coverage in Dubai in case of a medical emergency.

Do you have a valid travel insurance covering the duration of the program in Dubai? *

• Yes
• No

Visa Status

Is your passport valid for 6-months from the required date of entry in the UAE? *

• Yes
• No

Are you holding a United Arab Emirates (UAE) residence visa covering the duration of the program? *

• Yes
• No

Visa Requirements

If you already have a valid visa to the UAE valid for the duration of the program, kindly fill out the below information.

Are you currently in the UAE? *

• Yes
• No

If not currently in the UAE, how long have you been outside of UAE?

What kind of a visa do you have for the UAE? *SelectTourist visaResidence visa

What is the expiration date of your UAE visa? *

Emergency Contact Details

This information will only be used in case of an emergency during the program.

Full Name *

Contact Relation *

Mobile Number *

Email Address *

Full Postal Address *

Apartment Number/House Number, Street Name, City, Country

More About You

Answers that are shared will be used as a support to arrange for workshops & ice breaking sessions during the program.

What do you wish to learn during the cohort? *

• Understanding the local business culture in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates
• How to set up an office in Dubai; process and requirements
• Understanding the Arabic history, traditions, social norms and values, vision and leadership
• Stories from local founders/start-ups: Lessons learnt, insights into the local and regional market
• How to work with local media: Approaching media and sharing your story
• How to pitch to investors: Refining your investor pitch
• Investor selection and relationship management
• The lifecycle of an employee: Recruit/hire – train – retain – exit
• How to build a strong corporate culture
• How to avoid pitfalls when scaling your business
• Presentation and public speaking: How to create your story and deliver an impactful presentation
• How to create impactful slides: Does and don’ts for designing your presentation
• Leadership for Founders
• How to effectively use social media (Google Ads, LinkedIn etc)
• Resilience and mindfulness
• Other

Please mention other suggestions:

Our aim is to build a community of collaborators during the cohort and we believe that we can all learn something valuable form each other. What professional skills/knowledge would you like to share with your peers during the cohort either through a workshop, presentation or a 1:1 meeting? (e.g. I am an experienced brand designer and can run a workshop on designing your corporate brand? I am an AI experts and happy to run a workshop? My team and I have recently closed an impressive investment round and have learnt a lot about vetting and selecting investors etc) *

Cats or Dogs? *

• Cats
• Dogs

Tea or Coffee? *

• Tea
• Coffee

Favourite movie? *

Best advice you have received and from whom? *

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