In partnership with MIT’s Sandbox, The Hasoub - MIT Sandbox Boston Accelerator will support eight startups over an 8-week period. Participants will benefit from in-residence services near MIT’s Cambridge campus, encompassing coaching, workshops, and comprehensive guidance in customer discovery to penetrate the American market.
TARGET
AUDIENCE
Hasoub - MIT Sandbox Boston Accelerator is designed for Arab-led startups. Eligible startups should have completed their Pre-seed or Seed funding rounds, possess a committed team, and be at an advanced stage of R&D or have a market-ready product/MVP.
DETAILED ACTIVITIES
OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM
Pre-Program Activities
Distribution of the SISP preliminary schedule and mentor assignments at least 30 days prior to participant arrival.
Distribution of the SISP preliminary schedule and mentor assignments at least 30 days prior to participant arrival.
During the Program
Initial Phase
Opening session introducing customer discovery principles and program structure.
Introduction of mentors to teams.
Teams present their initial goals based on their first milestone targets.
Mi-Program Review
Mid-SISP Lessons Learned session, scheduled four weeks after the start.
Advanced customer discovery workshop.
Review of teams’ progress on their second milestone, which involves conducting interviews with at least 15 potential partners or customers.
Closing Phase
Final SISP session to review the third milestone, involving interviews with 20-200 potential partners or companies.
Critique and feedback on the final presentations from each team.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In collaboration with MIT's Sandbox and supported by USAID Buidling Regional Economic Bridges (BREB) Activity, the Hasoub - MIT Sandbox Boston Accelerator will host 8 startups for an 8-week program in Boston. Participants will have access to in-residence services near MIT’s Cambridge campus, which include coaching, workshops, and extensive guidance on customer discovery and go-to-market strategies to enter the American market.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
AND OPPORTUNITIES
Workshops and classes led by experts in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Networking events with the MIT Sandbox community, mentors, investors, and other key stakeholders.
Opportunities for startups to pitch their ideas to a wide audience of investors in Boston and across the U.S.