01
Government-backed
Build the company that defends the nation
~founder@mzn
~founder@mzn % ./run-your-future[init] Starting MZN founder environment...[init] Loading ambition...[init] Searching for unfinished ideas...[scan] Prototype detected[scan] Pitch deck detected[scan] Founder hesitation detected[scan] Market opportunity detected[scan] Cybersecurity problem detected[status] Idea found~founder@mzn %
15
Emirati startups
A picture
12
weeks
1
national mission
No fees. No equity. Just your vision, ambition and the opportunity to turn your concept into an investable company.
A 12-week, in-person venture programme for Emirati founders building security technology
Equity-free, fully funded, backed by CyberE71 and Khalifa Fund.
MZN Hub — Al Ain
MZN Hub — Al AinBased at MZN Hub Al Ain.
You don't just graduate. You're launched into the national cyber ecosystem.
Most programmes teach. This one builds. Leave with a product, traction, and the relationships to take it further.
02
Equity-free and fully funded
03
In-person at MZN Hub Al Ain
04
A mini board of directors
05
Investor and enterprise access
06
The CyberE71 League
Six sub-domains of security technology
All corners of the security-technology landscape. If it defends, we back it.
01Cybersecurity
02AI Security
03Quantum & Post-Quantum Cryptography
04Autonomous Systems & Robotics
05Critical Infrastructure (OT / ICS)
06Open Innovation
Two entry points. One destination.
The Core Programme is where companies are built. Prep School is the optional foundation.
Build then Scale
12 weeks · In-person · MZN Hub Al Ain · Nov 2026 – mid-Jan 2027
Six weeks to build something real. Six weeks to make it fundable.
- BUILD: product architecture, customer discovery, market validation, a tested MVP.
- SCALE: go-to-market, investment readiness, IP strategy, and Impact Day.
Prep School
4 weeks · Open enrolment · October 2026
Four weeks to turn a raw idea into something worth building.
- Problem validation, customer discovery, solution design, pitch foundations.
- The strongest founders move directly into the Core Programme.
From application to Impact Day and beyond
01
Applications & Selection
Structured scoring, a 30-minute interview, and a selection committee choose the cohort.
Open now · Sep 2026
02
Prep School
A four-week open-enrolment on-ramp for idea-stage and first-time founders. Optional.
October 2026
03
Build
Six weeks: product architecture, customer discovery, and user testing toward a validated MVP.
November 2026
04
Scale
Six weeks: go-to-market, investment readiness, and IP strategy. Ready to raise or pilot.
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
05
Impact Day & Beyond
Pitch to investors, enterprise, and government. Graduate with 12 months of alumni support.
Late Jan / Feb 2027
Three pillars. One question: can this founder build it?
We don't reward pitch polish. We reward clarity, conviction, and the evidence that you can execute.
Pillar 1
Founder Quality
The idea matters. The founder matters more. We look for depth, domain knowledge, and commitment that doesn't need managing.
Pillar 2
Problem & Market
A sharp problem, a market with real urgency, buyers ready to act, and a position that's yours to own.
Pillar 3
Technical Credibility
A sound approach, security built in from day one, and a clear path to an MVP worth building.
The questions founders ask first
Is there a cost, and do you take equity?
Everything you need to build a company, free. No fees, no equity. What you build, you own entirely.
What stage does my startup need to be at?
Wherever you are. A strong idea and the drive to build is enough. First-time founders are welcome.
Do I have to do the Prep School?
No. It's an optional on-ramp. Ready to build? Apply directly to the Core Programme.
Is the programme in-person?
Yes. From day one to Impact Day, everything happens in person at MZN Hub Al Ain.
Do I need to be based in Al Ain?
Al Ain is home base. Priority goes to founders rooted there; all selected startups commit to putting down roots.
Who owns the IP I create?
Yours. Every idea, every line of code. IP advisory is there to help you protect it.
What happens after I graduate?
Priority Accelerator access, KFED financing pathways, 12 months of mentorship, and a place in the CyberE71 League.
Secure your place, now.
Fifteen Emirati startups. One national mission. Equity-free, fully funded, in-person at MZN Hub Al Ain. This was built for you.