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124 startups accelerated 273 jobs created $72 million raised since 2017
NEXTGEN INCUBATOR COHORT 4 Team profiles
5MM
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
5mm aims to produce and lease unmanned, solar-powered, and transportable nurdle & microplastic collecting drones on beaches worldwide. There are currently no microplastic cleanup solutions that are unmanned and/or powered by clean energy
Traction (Highlights) • Meeting with Professor Panče Naumov and research team for potential partnership
Founding Team
• Instagram account with 161 followers • Contacted marine conservation organizations that are keen on supporting us, such as Sustainably Ethical Cleaning and Coacoara Foundation
Founded in 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE Hyunbae Kim
Chisom Ezeifemeelu
hk3390@nyu.edu
cee291@nyu.edu
Prospective Applied Mathematics major. Led tree planting projects. Crowdfunded for 2 refugee schools. Investor
Roadmap Roadmap Milesones Milestones
Economics Major. Content Creator for Remotepass, Social Media Manager for Rab3i, Event Planning and execution
Started the project May 2021 Created instagram account
May 2021
*Rough initial design*
Send out problem validation surveys May 2021
NextGen May 2021
Analysta Analysta is a web platform where users can immediately hire freelance analysts for time framed research tasks to: • Save money by avoiding fulltime employment and/or expensive and time exhausting contractual agreements with research firms. • Operate efficiently, through saving in-house talent’s working hours to other tasks that require greater amounts of firm/industry familiarity and brainpower.
Founders
Founded in 2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Roadmap Milestones
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4 Problem
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and before, many companies had to lay off substantive parts of their research teams due to budget cuts and cash-flow issues.( Emaar, Uber, CITI)
• Companies are
operating with significant shortages in manpower.
• A lot of untapped
Adam Hassan ash558@nyu.edu
Youssef AbdelHamid ya1027@nyu.eedu
B.A Social Research and Public Policy, New York University Abu Dhabi
B.S Computer Science, New York University Abu Dhabi
human talent in the market, with fulltime salaries and benefits staying as an obstacle for employment.
• Outsourcing
research tasks to market research firms comes at a high cost and timeconsuming contractual agreements.
Concluding Surveys and Marketing Activities December 2021
Pitching The Idea June 2021 Pilot of Website September 2021
Full Website Launch
February 2022
GREENVISION ECO bricks tackle various issues currently faced by society such as climate change and poor waste management, by creating bricks primarily made out of sustainable materials such as recycled plastics which can be used for multiple purposes such as building homes. These bricks consist of a unique and innovative interlocking system that sets them apart from normal bricks. The aim of this project is to improve the significant issue of waste disposal by using plastic as the primary component of the bricks.
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4 Highlights • Safe working environments for the laborers
• Bricks do not cause further harm to
the environment
Founders Saman Malik Founded in 2021 Dubai, UAE
Danielle Louise Labrias Husna Begum
• Burning of plastic, which can cause
pollution problems
Ground Z
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
Our digital platform aims to reduce educational inequality by facilitating learning opportunities for disadvantaged youth & empowering them for holistic excellence through our adaptive learning pathways & AI-driven innovation labs Founders Founders
Pooja Baburaj - CEO baburaj.pooja27@gmail .com
Roadmap Milestones
Namitha Thomas - CRO namithms06@gmail.co m
Incubator Graduation from E7 Banat Aug 2020
First Annual Ground Z Ideathon September 2021
Website Blueprint + Feedback Sessions Nov 2020
Website Launch November 2021
Livex
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
LiveX is a comprehensive, student mental well-being solution for schools: a year-long curricular and service program along with our complementary digital platform.
Founders
Traction (Highlights) We have reached approximately 2,800 students, partnered with 14 organizations, and received 9 media & competitive recognitions. Additionally, we have run 5 campaigns and tested 2 pilots • Supported by EIT Climate KIC • 1st Place Harvard Innovation Challenge • 1st Place Abu Dhabi University Youth
AFRA H SHUJA
FATEMA ELSAYED
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer
MUN Impact Global Summit, TEDx, and EXPO 2020 Wor ld Majlis Speaker
Student Wellbeing researcher. 10 years in the education f ield. M. Ed. (Coaching & Mentoring) Candidate
Roadmap Milestones
Founded Aug 2020
ULUÇ KADIOGLU Chief Financial Officer Harvard '23 Neuroscience & Government Concentration, Secondary in Economics
Website September 2020
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Entrepreneurial Challenge Featured in Gulf News Featured in MUN Impact Global Summit Partnered with Harvard Global Education Movement Partnered with KHDA
LIVE X UN SDSN Project Nov 2020 1st Pilot Feb 2021
MedU MedU is a personalized, all-in-one platform for the patient's healthcare. Patients will be able to understand their medical records as well as receive personalized recommendations for healthcare services based on their medical history and demographics. We will be partnering with government organizations, hospitals, and insurance companies to operate our platform. Unlike other medical platforms, medU provides easy access to medical records and health related information with inexpensive pricing.
Founders Founded in 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sophia Yushchenko svy206@nyu.edu
Traction (Highlights) •
Introduction to Entrepreneurship in- class business pitch 1st place
SJ Park sp6085@nyu.edu
New York University Abu Dhabi, Political Science & Business and Society
New York University Abu Dhabi, Legal Studies
Roadmap Milestones
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
Started the ideation Jan, 2021 Weekly Idea Development Jan 2021-April 2021
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Final Pitch April, 2021
Mental Health AE
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
Our platform provides services, information, and resources to create awareness and end the stigma surrounding mental health in the UAE. Our services are on three parallels: KNOWLEDGE: We use our website and Instagram page to provide information and resources. ENGAGEMENT: We work with universities in the country to provide support in Traction (Highlights) creating awareness. We hold monthly meetups & talks that are open to the public. We provide custom wellness packages for corporates. • Won Ma’an Social SUPPORT: Our mobile application will have therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and Incubator pitch other wellness providers at a nominal cost (this application currently under competition, top 10 out development). of 250+ startups Founders Founded in 2019 • 77 Meetups Dubai, UAE • 6,700+ followers
on Instagram
www.mentalhealth.ae https://www.instagra m.com/mentalhealtha e/
Roadmap Milestones
• 88,726 visits on
our website
Latifa Bin Haider Latifa@baytuki.ae
Ali Khawaja akhawaja@aus.edu
BSBA degree, Cofounder of Mental Health AE, Founder & CEO of Baytuki
• 3 University
Events, and 4 Corporate events
• Organic followers
and great community impact
• Collaborations
with many companies for one goal (raise awareness on importance of mental health
Senior Instructor at American University of Sharjah & Start-up Mentor, Co-founder of Mental Health AE
Ideas and Concept July 2019 4.2K Instagram Followers June 2020
Developing user journeys Jan 2021 Develop App July 2021 platform
ODYSY.ai
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
We help high school and university students find their perfect career in the evolving job markets of tomorrow. With our digital career exploration platform powered by AI, we create virtual personalized journeys to enable students to make informed career decisions based on their interests, personality, and skills. We enable schools and universities to enhance their career counselling programs and allocating educational resources based on data-driven insights about their students. Founders
Traction (Highlights) • Runners up in ADEK
• Sponsored entry
• Participant in the
• AI, ML,
YouthTech at NYUAD 2020 Ericsson Together Apart Hackathon
• Small scale testing
Founded in 2020 Dubai, UAE
https://odysy-ai.web.app/
Roadmap Milestones
with 5 graduate students
Ayesh Towheed atowheed@gmail.com
MSc. Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
into the Founder Institute, Dubai
Cybersecurity, Electronic and Public Speaking modules ready for testing • Augmented reality initial prototype complete
Jayroop Ramesh jramesh@aus.edu
MSc. Computer Engineering, American University of Sharjah
Started the project March 2020 Runner Up in ADEK Youthtech– Sept, 2020
Built prototype with 5 modules Jan 2021 NextGen Incubator Jun, 2021
OTU WATER Otu Water was founded by two university students and a young entrepreneur to find the next step towards a solution for consuming water in an eco-friendly, clean, and efficient manner in the UAE. The company has been inspired by the idea of Tetra Pak packaging due to its composition of earth-friendlier materials and its accessibility. The company is based in the UAE, where a lot has been done to tackle plastic bottle usage. Otu's motivation comes from the goal to overcome the global dominance of plastic bottles. The world is in dire need of a change in the way water is consumed. Studies show that reusable bottles are not a global solution for the fight against plastic bottles. Tetra Pak packaged water bottles have the potential to be. In five years, 95% of an entire Tetra Pak bottle can be decomposed and degraded, unlike plastic, which takes up to 1,000 years to degrade.
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4 Traction (Highlights) • Registered company
Founders
in the UAE • Working with Tetra Pak to open a recycling facility in UAE
• Participated in
Think global entrepreneurship challenge
• Successfully
made prototype
Founded in 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE otuwater.com
Roadmap Milestones
Basil Ayoub
Yassine Sbai
basilayoub@otuwater.com
yassinesbai@otuwater.com
Abdulla Al Hosani
abdullahosani@otuwater.com
University Student
University Student
Started the project Nov 2018
Entrepreneur
Built Otu Water Prototype Oct, 2020 Registered Company (trade licence) July 2020
RePlaste
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
Design x Sustainability x Innovation We believe in the power of design as a means to make a statement. As a sustainable design studio, we hand-craft high quality interior design products that reflect the tastes of a modern consumer. Made from SaporTM, a 100% recycled and a 100% recyclable plastic composite, our bespoke sheets ensure that every piece in itself is a statement and a conversation starter.
Founding Team Founded in 2020 Lahore, Pakistan Abu Dhabi, UAE www.replaste.com
Roadmap Milestones
Hamza Haider Founding Partner
Mak Krstic Product Design
Mariam Raslan Partnerships
Abdur Rehman Finance
Traction (Highlights) National Incubation • Soft-Launch Center Lahore 17.06.21 Cohort 6 • SaporTM • Hult Prize Winners trademark NYUAD 2020 registration stage 3 • Re:mtr Changshu, China first bulk order • Circular + fulfilled (May 2021) Modular Coffee Table unveiled •
3x3 ft Sheet Prototype Ready HULT Prize Winners March 2021 December 2019 Full-time R&D commences First Order Fulfilled May 2021 August 2020
TECO
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4
Teco is an upcycling solution that repurposes and redesigns cabin wastes(mainly textiles) into sustainable toys served with meals for child passengers aged 3-12 years old which aims to create sustainable play through children's eyes and make them aware of the environmental concerns with wastes.
Founded in 2021 In UAE.
Traction (Highlights) • Participated in
future entrepreneur competition held by ADNEC
Founders
• Instagram account
created
•
• Participating in
NextGen Incubator Program
Khalid Jamal Alhosani khalidjamal310@gmail.com Senior industrial and systems engineering student from Khalifa University
Roadmap Milestones
Contacted potential clients from Etihad and Emirates airlines
Insha Tazeen Marcellin Premila Jerome Insha.sadaf786@gmail.com premi.jerome@gmail.com Senior chemical Business graduate engineering from Middlesex undergraduate at Abu University Dubai Dhabi University
Started the project Apr, 2021 Created Instagram account May, 2021
Conducted interviews with end customers Jun,2021 Partnership with Etihad & other airlines
Jul, 2021
YouCan YouCan is a mentorship platform that connects high school students to university students (mentors) studying abroad based on their background, academic aspirations, and personal interests.
Part of startAD’s NextGen Incubator Cohort 4 Traction (Highlights)
https://joinyoucan.com/ Obtained over 1K high school students in the pipeline • Run a test launch with 10 mentors and 20 students • Incorporated in Kazakhstan •
Founders
Aidana Assylbekova aa4826@nyu.edu NYUAD’19
Roadmap Milestones
Adel Bilalova
adel@minerva.kgi.edu
Minerva Schools at KGI'22
Saif Binamer
saif.alameri@live.com HCT’18
Started the project Jan 2020 Test Launch June 2020
Incorporated April, 2021
•
Recorded 2 season of YouCan Podcast
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