Prototype To Market

The Prototype-To-Market (P2M) is an action-oriented accelerator program that focusses on how to successfully Manufacture Startup Success. P2M experience is a process of intense, rapid, and immersive training and coaching aimed at accelerating the life cycle of young innovative startups, compressing years’ worth of learning-by-doing into just 11 weeks.

Target Audience: Students, Faculty / Researchers

Program Overview:

23 Sep - 5 December 2025
11-weeks action-oriented accelerator program will focus on how to successfully Manufacture Startup Success.
P2M experience is a process of intense, rapid, and immersive training and coaching aimed at accelerating the life cycle of young innovative startups, compressing years’ worth of learning-by-doing into just 11 weeks

Program Goals:

Develop a commercialize product
Commercialize the product (generate revenues and/or contracts/validation)
Deliver a professional business presentation during “P2M Demo Day”

Program Structure:

Action-oriented teaching, followed by
One-on-one coaching sessions to ensure that the training lessons will be applied
“Demo/Deal Day” - Actual Pitch Sessions to UAEU SIP Management, judges and potential investors

Best teams will receive further funding and support from UAEU SIP and potentially external partners

Why Joining P2M?

Take your prototype out of the lab and into the market. Test, validate, and adapt your solution with real users and paying customers.

Get Guided by top startup experts.

Top 3 ventures receive milestone-based funding (AED 150k, 100k, 75k) to accelerate development, customer traction, and fundraising readiness.

Craft a pitch that speaks the language of investors. Rehearse, refine, and deliver your story with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

Stand out at the Grand Demo/Deal Day in front of top judges, investors, and ecosystem leaders. This is where serious startups are born.