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Kubernetes as a service | DFA Fall 2020

DEADLINE Oct 1, 2020

Provide an orchestration platform of kubernetes to scale and manage containers in a multi-cloud environment.

What are we looking for:

A Kubernetes orchestrator platform that can be integrated with Etisalat Multicloud proposition to help our customers improve their application strategies.

Program Benefits

  • Partnerships with top level in Government​
  • DFA takes zero equity in your business​
  • Roundtrip airfare to Dubai and paid accommodation for Phase 2 (in-residence) participants​
  • State of the art creative workspace and access to prototyping equipment​
  • Mentorship program​
  • Scaling your access to a 2 billion people market

Program Timeline

The 10-week program is structured into two phases:

Phase 1: A 4-week virtual program from 1st – 26th November, 2020, where shortlisted companies will work closely with the entity partners to understand their challenge and propose a solution. Phase 1 will conclude with a pitching competition and 2 companies per challenge will progress onto Phase 2 in Dubai.

Phase 2: Successful companies join a 6-week in-residence program in Dubai from 17th Jan – 25th Feb, 2021 where they will execute a proof of concept (PoC) of their proposed solution.

Application deadline

Submission of application | September 30th, 11.59 pm GMT+4

The program is open for start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs from around the world.

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