Sheraa has opened applications for Nestlé NextGen Founders, a national venture-building program for UAE-based individuals aged 18 to 30. The initiative is delivered in strategic partnership with MAJRA and the UAE Food Cluster.
The free, no-equity program supports early-stage ideas and prototypes, with a focus on building AI-integrated ventures. Teams are prioritised, although individuals can also apply.
Around 50 to 60 teams will be selected for an approximately 10-week program featuring hands-on workshops, AI tools, mentorship and industry access. The program begins with four validation sprint days on 14, 15, 21 and 22 November 2026. The top 15 teams will then enter the acceleration phase, which runs from 26 November to 8 January and includes studio days and online mentorship sessions.
Benefits include business licensing and legal support, AED 150,000 in prize grants, and Sheraa membership for winning teams. Up to five participants may also be considered for Nestlé internships, subject to recruitment requirements and timelines.
Applications close on 11 November 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. The program is open to university students, recent graduates and early-stage entrepreneurs based in the UAE.
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Source: Sheraa
