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Empowering you on your journey to launch a startup
Curia Business Innovation
Providing you with step-by-step guidance from concept vision to reality
A Personalized Approach
Guiding you with expert-led workshops and one-on-one mentorship
Expert-Led Support
Our Purpose Applications will open soon! Our Program Our Mentors

Our Purpose

Curia Business Innovation was established to give back to the local business community.

 

With years of experience in setting up companies in Qatar, Curia understands the importance of starting on the right foot. We support the journey of an entrepreneur from ideation to a successful startup launch through our mentor-led workshops and one-on-one meetings. These workshops will provide you with the right foundation for your business using business planning tools and advisory support to guide you to success.

Our Program

Curia Business Innovation program was created to support the journey of an entrepreneur from ideation to successful startup. Through our 12 week program of workshops and expert advice, we ensure that entrepreneurs in Qatar start with the right foundation. 

This is our typical program structure. However, our final content is tailored to the requirements of our participants and the theme of each cohort.

Slide Weeks 1 & 2

Business Purpose





The first step is to establish your vision, mission and purpose. What problem are you solving with your new business solution?

Weeks 3 & 4 Weeks 5 & 6





You need to identify whether there is a demand for your new product/service in the Qatar market. Who is your target audience and how are you helping them?

Industry & Market Research Organizational & Legal Structure





Eventually, you will need a team to help you run the business smoothly. What talent are you looking to hire? How will you structure your company for success?

Weeks 7 & 8 Sales, Marketing & Operations Strategy





New business is integral to kickstart your startup. How will you target your consumers and sell to them? What operations do you need to set in place to be successful?

Weeks 9 & 10 Financial Feasibility & Planning





Planning ahead for the future will help you address financial concerns early on. How much capital do you need to launch your startup and where will you source it from?

Weeks 11 & 12 Investor Pitch Deck





The end of your journey is near – it's time to pitch your new business to potential investors and partners.

Our Program

CURIA Business Innovation program was created to support the journey of an entrepreneur from ideation to successful startup. Through our 12 week program of workshops and expert advice, we ensure that entrepreneurs in Qatar start with the right foundation.

Slide Weeks 1 & 2

Business Purpose

The first step is to establish your vision, mission and purpose. What problem are you solving with your new business solution?

Weeks 3 & 4 Weeks 5 & 6

You need to identify whether there is a demand for your new product/service in the Qatar market. Who is your target audience and how are you helping them?

Industry & Market Research Organizational & Legal Structure

Eventually, you will need a team to help you run the business smoothly. What talent are you looking to hire? How will you structure your company for success?

Weeks 7 & 8 Sales, Marketing & Operations Strategy

New business is integral to kickstart your startup. How will you target your consumers and sell to them? What operations do you need to set in place to be successful?

Weeks 9 & 10 Financial Feasibility & Planning

Planning ahead for the future will help you address financial concerns early on. How much capital do you need to launch your startup and where will you source it from?

Weeks 11 & 12 Investor Pitch Deck

The end of your journey is near – it's time to pitch your new business to potential investors and partners.

Our Innovation Themes

Our next cohort, themed “Women in Business” is exclusively to provide business advisory to support women who wish to pursue a business idea and establish a start-up in Qatar. The Curia Business Innovation Program serves as a platform to boost innovation across a myriad of domains, including, but not limited to.

  • Agriculture & Production;
  • Art & Culture;
  • Education;
  • Entertainment & Events;
  • Environmental sustainability;
  • Health & Wellness;
  • Healthcare;
  • Sports;
  • Technology;
  • Tourism.



Agriculture & Production



Art & Culture



Education



Entertainment & Events



Environmental Sustainability



Health & Wellness



Healthcare



Sports



Technology



Tourism

Who can apply?

An ambitious entrepreneur who has an innovative idea – it’s as simple as that! The criteria to apply is: ​

Slide 1 You should be currently living in Qatar –anyone is welcome to apply, Qatari or Expat! 2 Your idea should be tailored to the Qatar market –but don't worry, we can help you with that. 3 You need to be able to set aside at least 12 hours a week to attend workshops, work on your concept and meet with mentors. 

Our Affiliates​

We are pleased to introduce Microsoft as our Affiliate, with whom we are collaborating to empower you to launch your startup with the right technology infrastructure and, when the time is right, scale your business. ​

 

Affiliate perks

Slide 1 Access to workshops held by Microsoft 2 Introduction to Microsoft technology, such as Microsoft Cloud 3 Fast-track into the Microsoft for Startups program

You don’t have an idea but still want to be involved as an expert? Check out our Mentor Program.

Our Mentors

Our diverse network of local and international mentors is integral to the success of our program and includes industry experts, thought leaders, serial entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and investors. Throughout the 12-week program, our mentors will coach and work closely with our participants to help them finetune their ideas, write their business plan and, finally, pitch to investors. ​