Cohort 1 · Application

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How far along are you?

Thanks for your interest. This short form helps us understand your venture and assess fit. What you share is treated confidentially and used only to assess your application.

04 How developed is your idea today?

Idea onlyEarly MVPWorking MVPPost-revenue

Idea only → Light track

Essentials only: fit, founder, and the problem. Market sizing, competitive depth, and technical architecture are deferred.

Essentials onlyPrep School

Early MVP & beyond → Full track

Complete assessment across all three scoring pillars. Routes direct to Core eligibility.

All fieldsDirect to Core

Section A · Step 1 of 5

Programme fit

05 Emirati founder as lead or co-founder?

YesNo

07 Can you establish a business presence in Al Ain?

YesNo

08 Can a founder attend in-person at MZN Hub Al Ain?

YesNo

Section B · Step 2 of 5

Founders & team

09 Startup or working name optional

10 Founder(s), role, commitmentAdd one line per founder. (Repeater — developer to wire up.)

11 First-time founder?

YesNo

12 Founder background, domain experience, LinkedIn

13 Team compositionAt least one technical and one commercial capability present.

Section C · Step 3 of 5

Problem & market

14 Problem statement

15 Target customer

16 Market opportunity, size and urgency full track

17 Competitive landscape and differentiation full track

18 Evidence of demand to date optional

Section D · Step 4 of 5

Product & technology

19 Solution, how it works plain language, not a spec

20 Technical approach or architecture full track

21 IP or defensibility angle full track

Shown when readiness is not "Idea only" (Q04)

22 What is built so far, demo or repo link optional

23 Security-by-design consideration full track

Section E · Step 5 of 5

Commitment & consent

24 Commit to the full programme durationI commit to attend and complete the full programme.

25 Commit to an Al Ain business presenceI will register or establish a business presence in Al Ain. This confirms Q07.

26 How did you hear about us?

27 Anything else, supporting links optional

28 Confirm and consent requiredThe information is accurate. I consent to CyberE71 processing it to assess this application. CyberE71 is data controller at this stage and will only share my details further with my knowledge.You need to confirm and consent before submitting.

29 Other programmes optionalCyberE71 may contact me about other relevant programmes if this cohort is not the right fit.

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