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Co-creation Collaboration

Innovation
Globalization Investment

i360accelerator is here
to inject entrepreneurial knowledge into your brain and motivate you to take action on your ideas.
YOU are here because you have an innovative idea for a new

business -- or you have some extra cash lying around and are looking for a smart way to invest it.

TOGETHER we will shake up the local scene and

build a better ecosystem for entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs in the Middle East and North Africa.

Whats the deal?

i360accelerator is our name, helping startups and entrepreneurs in MENA is our game.
Were like a fast car, only instead of taking you from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds, we take your idea from concept to investor-

grade prototype in 90 days. Basically, we teach

participants the fundamentals of creating an innovative business and making it a success; provide been there, done that wisdom from experienced mentors; and offer a little pocket money in exchange for a tidbit of equity.

Who is it for?
Creative Geniuses
Innovators and entrepreneurs with an idea for an innovative business or technology

Innovative Businesses
Corporations seeking innovation breakthroughs through competitions, sponsorships and intrapreneurship

Opportunity Hunters
Regional and international investors seeking ROI from vetted startups

Smart Sellers
Service providers supporting teams with their product and service offerings

Policy Makers
Government agencies building an entrepreneurial infrastructure

Wisdom Dealers
Mentors sharing their business expertise and experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs

Why all this trouble?

We believe there is a gap between innovative IDEAS and commercialization in MENA.
There are a lot of creative people with great ideas, but most ideas never launch because people:
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dont have early funding; dont know to form a successful team; dont have any experience in building or running a business.

i360accelerator exists to help creative people overcome these obstacles and leap across the great divide.

How does it work?

Design
During the first 20 days, you form and reform. You gather a team and receive leadership instruction. Your innovative idea is shaped and polished. Your research validates your idea and uncovers markets for it. Maybe you even create Intellectual Property. You receive peer feedback, analyze and restart, if necessary.

Prototype

Launch

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For the second 20 days, you prototype your idea -- now an innovative solution and work through all the issues you havent thought of before. You gain insight and make improvements. You learn how to better communicate its benefits.

During the final 20 days, you design a business model and go-to-market plan. You test your prototype with a selective audience, and change up your product or service as needed. You learn how to deliver a killer pitch to investors.

The result? A live

prototype ready for customer testing.

The result? An

The result? A

Minimum Viable Product with possible IP.

innovative, viable new business presented on Investors Day, at the close of the accelerator program.

Whats in it for ME (WIIFM)?

For entrepreneurs and startups?
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Business development networking Business and specialized training Mentors, coaches and educators 24/7 innovative space An IT and product design lab with coding and design experts Entrepreneurial classes, seminars, matchmaking and events 70,000aed in seed capital and follow-up funding

For investors?
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Early access to innovative business ideas and regional startups Minimized investment risk due to extensive entrepreneur training and mentoring, idea shaping and market validation Opportunity to assist with team selection and guidance Stress-tested startup teams and ideas worth investing in

For organizations and corporations?

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Access to innovative ideas, technology and IP to be incorporated into the companys offerings Sponsorship opportunities during the program and at special events Opportunity to assign internal teams (intrapreneurs) to the accelerator to develop IP or conduct innovation projects

Ok, when are you coming to town?

Accelerator Round 1: Dubai Accelerator Round 2: Abu Dhabi Accelerator Round 3: Beirut Accelerator Round 4: Amman November 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013

How can I join?

If you want to apply for i360accelerator, there is no form to complete (sorry to disappoint). Heres the deal:
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Attend a local i360hub innov-a-thon event (i360accelerator.eventbrite.com) pitch your idea, form a brainstorming team, and do a final pitch to qualify for the i360accelerator. If you and your idea are a hit, your fellow innov-a-thon attendees can

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nominate you for i360accelerator.

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All nominees will be carefully reviewed and selected by the i360accelerator team and early stage investors.

By the way, for i360acclerator there is an investment of AED 70,000 to cover costs and some living expenses. The investment is for an exchange of 5-15% equity in your business.

What is i360hub Innov-a-Thon?

Innov-a-thon from i360hub.com is a one-day innovation idea marathon to help budding entrepreneurs conceptualize all type of ideas for business ventures that could be something in the future.

How does it work?

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RSVP- Join the crazy fun idea marathon (http://i360accelerator.eventbrite.com)

are encouraged to bring their best and innovative ideas (not a ready business).

Pitch Your Idea- Beginning with open mic pitches on Saturday at 10am, attendees Meet and Connect- When pitching your idea, inspire others to join your team. Put

on your best smile and get to work.

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Work- During the day, teams conceptualize the ideas, receive mentorship and
education while having fun.

Pitch and Nominate Finally, all the groups will have five minutes to pitch their
projects and the rest of the participants will nominates ideasfor i360accelerator. (Note: Final selections will be made by i360hub.com and early stage investors.)

Who is behind all of this?

Kamal Hassan is a 20-year veteran of the business world and a serial
entrepreneur (which means he gets it). Corporate strategy, business development, innovation management hes done it all. As founder of Innovation 360, and co-founder of Innovation Machine, both based in Dubai, Kamal is the missing link between you and the man.

Elena Katernyuk is a Jill of all trades when it comes to sales,

marketing, networking and event management. She puts her formidable organizational skills to work keeping everything on target.

Mohammad Reda Zahrani is an IT specialist with a knack for

software development and website design. He is the man behind the curtain who makes the technical magic possible.

Debra Jennings is a published business and innovation author, and an

entrepreneur who excels at marketing and social media as long as she can do it from home in her PJs.

MEDIA COVERAGE i360accelerator

ONLINE Coverage

VIDEO Newspaper

1. WAMDA 2. ZAWYA 3. AMEinfo 4. CPI Financial 5. Arabian Gazette 6. SMEinfo 7. CPI Financial 8. The National 9. Fast Company

PARTNERS:

Is this a dream?
No. i360accelerator is real. It is founded and managed by regional entrepreneurs who are working to reverse the Middle East brain drain.
Is it a dream come true?
Yes, for the graduates of the accelerator who walk away with an innovative new business and the knowledge to make it a success, and for all of us who benefit from their creative genius.

How can I reach you?

Office + 971 4 319 7645 Mobile + 971 55 772 4583 Fax + 971 4 319 7647

I360hub Linkedin Group

contact@i360hub.com

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