Incubator for the Authority of Social Contribution -
Ma’an
Ma’an
About The Ma'an Remote Incubator Program
The region’s first, 100% online startup incubator, in partnership with Ma’an, the Authority of Social Contribution in Abu Dhabi.
We worked closely with early-stage 10 startups that focused specifically on mental health and wellness. Due to the global pandemic, we designed the program to be a highly interactive, 100% online experience.
77% of participants said they preferred the online experience over a face-to-face experience.
Fast Tracking the Launch and Scale of Startups in Mental Health and Wellness
Program
Early stage incubator
Outcomes
Validation, MVP's launched, pivots, new business models
Timeline
9 Weeks
Number of startups
10
Mentorship
30+ hours
The Program Delivered
Many of the key foundations of early-stage startups including validation, market sizing, digital marketing, product, sales and pitching
Customized deep-dive content on proven social impact and mental health business models.
Meet ups with successful social impact entrepreneurs on how to make money without compromising values
Mentorship by our network of entrepreneurs and industry experts
Dedicated Q&A session with one of Silicon Valley’s most impactful social enterprise startups CEO
Effective Online Learning
100% ONLINE DELIVERY
The program was delivered 100% online with startups joining from UAE, Oman, UK and Russia, all receiving the same high-standard of delivery.
PLANNING FOR MAXIMUM INTERACTIVITY
Planning of each live session was done in detail to maximize interactivity from the participants and used the latest learning techniques of flipped classrooms and blended learning through face-to-face and offline support.
VALUE ADDING CONTENT AND MATERIALS
Planning of each live session was done in detail to maximize interactivity from the participants and used the latest learning techniques of flipped classrooms and blended learning through face-to-face and offline support.
Top 5 Insights from the Startups
Pivot your business based on real-world data
Some startups pivoted completely from their original business idea, based on the results of validation experiments they conducted with their target customers using frameworks from the program.
Nothing Compares To Industry Knowledge, Delivered By Expert Practitioners
Other startups changed their business model entirely after learning how social impact companies from other regions are running financially sustainable businesses that do not compromise their ethics.
You Don’t Need To Be A Developer To Build An App
Two startups progressed building their MVPs using the no code tools they learned during the program, proving that technical ability is no obstacle to building and launching your business.
Interactive Sessions and Dedicated Support Result in Milestones
One startup went from an idea to 80% completion of their MVP during the program using practical techniques learned during the program to make data-driven decisions and receiving coaching from our team to achieve tangible milestones.
You Can Launch Your Business In 3 Months
One startup went from ideation stage to launch during the program, after understanding what to focus on and prioritize, to get up and running in the leanest way possible. This included focused financial planning and practical no-code app development insights, supported by regular coaching from industry experts.
100% of Startups Stated They Had a Stronger Business Coming Out of the Program!
We started at ‘idea stage’, we are now at 80% completion of our MVP for the launch next month. We had a productive couple of months.
When we first joined the cohort it was an idea we would like to achieve, 3 months later we have actually launched and are working on fine tuning it
The AstroLabs training sessions went above and beyond my expectations in challenging me to think critically and approach my idea from different directions/perspectives. My learning curve in the last three months has been nearly exponential
Awesome professionals. Experienced, helpful humans at their best.
If you are uncertain about how to start your own new venture, AstroLabs is an excellent first step for a journey of success.
Definitely learned a lot about delivering information to different audiences as well as understanding how to develop our solution to our targeted audience through looking into user journey, customer personas and digital marketing.
I have a much better understanding of the technical/product subjects. I used the tools from the program to build a no code product and learnt the agile approach to software development.
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Interested to learn more on how AstroLabs’ practical, no-fluff incubator can help you launch and grow your startup?
We have had our heads down all summer turning our proven incubator programs that have helped entrepreneurs launch and scale since 2013 into the region’s first self-paced, online incubator for all entrepreneurs.
You will learn the building blocks for how to go about launching and scaling a company from entrepreneurs and industry experts who have all walked in the same startup shoes as you do. As well as knowledge based on real world, locally relevant examples; you will get practical tools, guides and templates you can use the next day to help you launch, pivot and scale your business. While other incubators are only open to a select few companies that are chosen a couple of times a year, ours is open to all.
And the best part? It’s all done on your own time through our online learning management system, so you can fit it around your work, your kids, your life.
