Business-specific training course
The program is tailored to suit the steps involved for each business and includes both the essentials of working in the UAE and know-how specific to your own business and objectives.
SORP Business Accelerator
SORP redefines what a business accelerator achieves and offers the ideal combination of services for both classic startups and existing companies. Start your successful journey in the best jurisdiction for any business!
75%
startup costs funded immediately
55
solutions to make your business more efficient
25
directions of strategic consulting
15
years of business experience in the UAE and worldwide
Intensive business development program based on the SORP platform
All-encompassing environment for entrepreneurs to create and develop a startup, as well as to bring an existing business to a new level. All thanks to the advantages of the UAE jurisdiction and SORP’s expertise built on 15 years of successful projects and its relationships in the region.
DOING BUSINESS IN DUBAI
Solutions for the operating business
SORP Business School's proven practical course aimed at improving business performance.
- The training program is specifically selected for the requirements of a particular business
- Comprehensive coaching for successful operations both in the UAE and for entering international markets
- Course graduates have opportunities to attract investors
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STARTUP FACTORY
Classic accelerator program
A full cycle of training, development and funding for startups from pre-seed to seed.
- Coaching and mentoring tailored to the startup's area of interest
- The ability to further scale the business to key markets thanks to the SORP partner program
- SORP's own investment of up to 75% of the development budget
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We guarantee you:
- Training and advice from SORP business experts on expanding opportunities for making the right decisions, integrating companies and startups into business communities, reaching investors and supporting business at all stages.
- Across-the-board assistance to develop your startup from concept to a real business, relocate a startup or business to the UAE, and attract more funding.
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Groupwork - Analyzing a plan and molding it for success
Adapting a startup business plan to successfully launch a product in the UAE and then scaling to international markets. Exploring options based on different amounts of funding.
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SORP initial investment in an approved startup
SORP Group independently invests up to 75% of funds required for launch and early development of startups that show great promise.
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Visa support and a base at the SORP business center during training
SORP will help you quickly obtain visas for attendees and provide office space in our own business center in Dubai for the duration of the course.
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Preparing for Demo Day where potential investors will attend
Setting things up in ways that are required before seeking primary funding and guidance in how to prepare for a presentation with suitable materials.
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SORP’s reputation involves minimizing risks for primary investors
SORP supports startups in marketing, accounting, legal issues and other areas to increase investment attractiveness while also minimizing risks as a priority.
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Business support and consulting at every stage
Further development of a startup building on the results of the first phase of training to prepare for the next stage of investment with mentoring support and SORP expertise.
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Business Scaling Graduate Program
The opportunity for faster and more successful business growth for graduates of the course and companies that are already active. Scaling is the pathway to taking things to the next level.
StartUp Factory: fast results and major benefits
Apply to take part in the program
Complete the application questionnaire and submit it to our SORP experts for evaluation and assessment.
Talking through what’s involved and getting ready
Online meeting with SORP experts and the startup team to discuss the process and complete the formalities.
The first stage of training: "Development and growth"
Launching, running a business, coaching, development support, business plan, preparing for Demo Day.
Second stage of training: "Business to Life"
Working to build your MVP, training, mentoring, incorporation, preparing for initial investment
DEMO DAY
It’s a big event where startups get to show off their projects with potential investors in the audience
INVESTMENT ON-BOARD
Individual meetings for 2nd stage graduates with potential investors or SORP Investment LLC.
SORP accelerator - successful business startup and development in the UAE and the world
SORP Investment LLC
Practical steps for a successful business startup in the United Arab Emirates and in international markets
- Analysis and expert assessment of your project
- Finalization of the project
- Legal support and business incorporation
- Business accommodation in SORP business center
- Anti-crisis analysis, financial planning, personnel management
- Building up skills to improve financial and business performance
- Analysis and recommendations for the activities of the enterprise
SORP Business School
Academic side of business acceleration that underpins a successful business start in the UAE and international markets.
- Deep dive into the business environment
- Developing business plans
- Mentoring support
- Contest of participants ' business projects
- Anti-crisis analysis, financial planning, personnel management
- Building skills to improve the financial and operational performance of the business
- Analysis and recommendations for the company's activities
SORP business accelerator experts
Our teachers, mentors and business mentors
Sergey Sorp
Managing partner sorp groupAn entrepreneur who has achieved outstanding success in business, the owner of a leading consulting group in the UAE. Anti-crisis analyst, business consultant, business coach.
Elena Tselishcheva
Managing partner sorp groupA practicing lawyer in the field of corporate law, a leading business consultant, mentor with more than 20 years of experience in conducting and building international business.
Maxim Perlin
Head of sorp business schoolEntrepreneur and investor with more than 20 years of experience in investment banking, graduate of Lubin School of Business, Pace University, New York.
Which startups can be accelerated?
Unlike most of its peers in the market, SORP Business Accelerator does not set boundaries and restrictions on industries and business areas for startups accepted into the training program.
If your product is
Innovative or digital
Based on a digital solution or innovative technology
Ready to be scaled
Has the ability to be scaled into other markets
Open to a wide audience
Created for a wide audience, will be useful to many people
The SORP acceleration program is also suitable for e-commerce, and for global ideas on ecology or robotization.
Both SORP itself and invited investors are involved in investing in a startup. The most attractive projects for third-party investors today are projects in the areas of FinTech, BioTech, MedTech, artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, environmentally friendly technologies, real estate and construction, retail and food production.
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