Turn your startup idea into a reality
Join our 12-week pre-accelerator to help entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale MENA-based startups
Cohort 1 - November 2025
Remote with in-person sessions in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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What alumni are saying
"The focus on customer conversations and traction are super useful! This program was the accountability partner I needed!"
Santoash Rajaram, BeAssured
“I’ve learned a lot about startups through books, videos, and podcasts, but I still felt like I was missing how to prioritize the wide variety of startup tasks. Founder University provided me with clear, actionable, and proven steps to launch and grow well.”
Scott Bair, Timewell
"Even as a repeat founder, Founder University gave me a fresh perspective on building. The sessions clarified our path, and the built-in accountability partner kept momentum high."
Ari Nazir - Loopsmart AI
"So thrilled to have gone through the Founder University program… If you're building something and want highly actionable weekly feedback and venture insights from the best in game… I highly recommend applying."
Allison Reilly - Closai
What's included
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24
Live sessions
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32
Lessons
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25
Hours of video resources
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Community & networking
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Week 1
Foundational Knowledge
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Week 2
Being a Founder
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Week 3
Building an MVP
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Week 4
Business Model
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Week 5
Customer Profiles
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Week 6
Validation Research
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Week 7
Metrics & TAM
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Week 8
Iterating on MVP
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Week 9
User Feedback
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Week 10
Competitive Matrix
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Week 11
Perfecting Pitch
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Week 12
Accelerator Prep
What you’ll accomplish
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Build and iterate your MVP
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Identify your target customers and business model
3
Onboard users; employ marketing and sales strategies
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Sharpen your pitch; identify sources of funding
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Build alongside peers who challenge and support you
Here’s how
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Monday live sessions
90 minutes; attendance required
Presentations from industry experts
Review activities and learnings
Founder Q&A with the LAUNCH team and speakers
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Wednesday pods
90 minutes; attendance required
Content deep dive with the LAUNCH team, experts, & fellow founders
Discuss challenges, practice pitches, and get candid feedback
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Structured learning
Navigate every stage of building a company with our step-by-step content pacing guide.
5-10 hours of videos and reading each week
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Community
Collaborate with cohort members, share wins, and exchange expertise
In-person meetups and opportunities in Riyadh
Knowledge sharing and live Q&A
Apply today
We value commitment.
Join every live session and we’ll refund your tuition.