Techstars Startup Weekend Suhar

Techstars Startup Weekend Sohar University is a three-day event aimed at turning concepts into startups. Participants, including students, aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators, will collaborate over the weekend to pitch their ideas, create prototypes, and present their solutions to a panel of judges. The event emphasizes creativity, innovation, and teamwork, encouraging attendees to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, engage with mentors, and potentially launch their own businesses by the conclusion of the weekend.

Event Goals

• Encourage creativity and innovation among students and entrepreneurs.
• Offer a supportive atmosphere for developing ideas into practical projects.
• Assist in startup formation through mentorship and guidance.
• Promote collaboration among innovators, mentors, and investors.

Main Themes

• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Renewable Energy and Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence and Logistics Services
• E-commerce and Logistics Services
• Innovation in Education and Healthcare

Reasons to Participate in Startup Weekend Sohar University

• Networking: Forge valuable connections with fellow innovators.
• Business Development: Present your idea or collaborate with a team to create one.
• Prototype Creation: Develop a prototype and showcase it for awards and recognition.
• Expert Guidance: Gain insights from professionals across various fields.

Mentorship Team

• Dr. Mahmood Al-Bahri – IoT, AI, Network Engineering & Telecom Systems
• Prof. Hussein A. Kazem – Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability
• Dr. Abdallah Abualkishik – Artificial Intelligence & Software Engineering
• Dr. Khalid Al Qutaiti – Innovation Management & Impact Performance Indicators
• Dr. Omar Al Mazroui – Strategic Planning, Operations, Business Development
• Mr. Mustafa Mohsin Al Lawati – Business Development Consultant
• Mr. Ahmed Al-Shibli – Career Guidance, Entrepreneurship, Student Companies

Facilitator

• Ms. Tameema Saud Al Hinai – Specialist in startup incubation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship support

Partners

• Global Partner: Techstars Startup Weekend
• Local Partners: Supported by Sohar University and various entrepreneurship committees in Oman

Intended Participants

This event is targeted at students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, startup enthusiasts, developers, designers, and anyone interested in establishing a startup within Oman’s expanding entrepreneurial landscape.