Abu Dhabi Youth Challenge TechStars Startup Weekend

Learn how to think, work and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. ADYC Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive experience into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best founders, mentors, investors and partners to show you what it takes to start your own business!

Participants will work together over a period of 54 hours to pitch ideas for new startups, form teams around those ideas, work to develop a working prototype or demo and finally, present their work to a panel of judges.

The top three teams will be receiving prizes of up to AED 15,000 to continue working on their startups!

Benefits

ADYC Techstars Startup Weekend is a great place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new. There is no better place to meet new potential founders, friends, colleagues, mentors and more.

Knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. ADYC Techstars Startup Weekend provides participants many opportunities to engage and connect with like-minded individuals — and truly start something amazing.

Learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt and start a company from people who’ve been there. ADYC Techstars Startup Weekend features deep experiential learning guided by an experienced hand.

Sometimes, you need more sector-specific skills and knowledge to take things to the next level. ADYC Techstars Startup Weekend goes deep on specific topics and skill sets. Just what you need to progress quickly!

Challenges

Many parents, particularly first-time parents, may feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to care for their young children. Startups in this space could offer resources and support for parents, including educational materials, online classes and one-on-one coaching. The demand for parenting education and support is growing. A survey conducted by the National Survey of Children's Health found that the number of parents participating in parenting education programs increased by 35% between 2007 and 2017.

Technology can be a powerful tool for supporting early childhood education. Startups in this space could develop educational apps, online learning platforms, educational robots and toys or other technology-based resources for young children. The Global Edtech Market is expected to grow by $112.39b between 2021 and 2025.

Startups in this space may be focused on developing new approaches or technologies to support the development of young children. This could include devices or apps that track a child's development including measures of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development or tools that provide personalized learning experiences for children. The use of technology in early childhood education is increasing. A survey conducted by the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media found that 75% of early childhood educators use technology in their classrooms, and that 97% of educators believe that technology can be an important tool for supporting children's learning and development.

There has been an increase in demand for virtual child care and protection options. Startups in this space could offer online child care services, including educational activities, interactive play and socialization opportunities. The use of online child care services has grown significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to some reports, the child care market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, with the online child care market expected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% from 2020 to 2027.

Promoting the health and well-being of young children is a key focus of the early child care industry. Startups that offer products or services related to child health and wellness, such as healthy meals, natural/organic products or child-focused fitness programs, may be of interest to parents. According to a report by Zion Market Research, the global child health and wellness market is expected to reach $3.3 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% from 2020 to 2025.

Some parents may be interested in alternative child care models, such as co-op child care or in-home nanny sharing. Startups that offer these types of services could be in high demand. According to a survey conducted by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), the number of family child care providers in the United States increased by 28% between 2007 and 2017.

Feb. 6, 2023 - March 5, 2023

Techstars

twofour54 Blue Building - Al Muntazah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

$4,086