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Date and time to be announced · Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, Dubai Silicon Oasis · 40 minutes

From Idea to Market in 30 Days

Walk in with an idea, leave with a structured plan to validate it. In this hands-on workshop, founders learn how to test their assumptions, talk to real customers, and decide what to build first, using the Venture OS framework. Every attendee gets free access to a co-branded DTEC Venture Builder account, so the work continues after the session, plus founder perks from our partners.

40 minutes For founders validating an idea Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, Dubai Silicon Oasis
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What to expect

A practical first step.

This hands-on workshop introduces a structured way to test assumptions, speak with real customers, and choose what to build first. Founders will explore the Venture OS framework and work through the first steps of an Idea Book. Applications go through the normal review and approval process; applying does not automatically create membership or grant platform access or perks.

Agenda

40 minutes. A clear next step.

40 minutes
  1. 01

    Welcome to DTEC Venture Builder

    A brief introduction to the workshop and the Venture OS approach to building a venture.

  2. 02

    Why founders get stuck before they start

    Explore common early-stage blockers: overthinking, waiting for perfection, and not having a clear next step.

  3. 03

    A 30-day path from idea to market

    A practical framework for shaping an idea, validating it, and deciding what to build next.

  4. 04

    Venture OS platform walkthrough

    Platform overview

    An overview of the Idea Book, validation tools, AI advisor, and venture roadmap.

  5. 05

    Start your Idea Book

    Hands-on

    Work through the first steps of capturing your idea and identifying assumptions to test.

  6. 06

    Founder tools and perks

    Eligibility applies

    A look at relevant founder resources and partner offers. Availability and eligibility vary; access is not guaranteed by attending or applying.

  7. 07

    Questions and next steps

    Bring your questions and leave with a clearer next step for validating your idea.

Founder resources

Tools and offers to explore.

Partner resources and offers may have separate terms, availability, and eligibility requirements. Applying or attending does not guarantee access or fulfillment.

Venture OS

Explore tools such as the Idea Book, AI advisor, validation workspace, and venture roadmap. Account access is subject to the event’s application and approval process.

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Build with Replit

Learn about Replit’s development platform as one option for building and shipping an MVP. Any offer or access is subject to provider terms and eligibility.

Explore Replit resources

Girls Who AI

Discover a community focused on helping founders explore practical ways to use AI in their ventures. Participation and availability may vary.

Explore community resources

Entrepreneurs Coffee

Learn about a founder-focused lifestyle membership offer. Any offer is subject to the provider’s terms and eligibility; it is not automatically included.

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Application

Start with an application.

Submit an application through the authenticated IC application flow. DTEC Venture Builder applications follow the normal review and approval process.

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Application entry

Continue to the authenticated IC application to share your venture details. Submitting an application does not automatically grant membership, Venture OS access, partner perks, or approval. Any access or offers are subject to review, eligibility, availability, and applicable terms.

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Along the journey

Mentorships

The Venture OS journey offers a framework for working through validation, MVP choices, go-to-market thinking, and product-market fit. This is an overview of the journey, not a commitment to named mentors or individual mentorship.

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Validate the idea

Turn assumptions into questions and learn how to gather signals from real customers.

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Choose what to build

Use what you learn to focus an MVP and make the next product decision.

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Plan a route to market

Map early channels and practical experiments for reaching potential customers.

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Keep building with structure

Use a clear roadmap to reflect, prioritize, and continue progressing your venture.