About us
We believe that entrepreneurship is the primary driving force for innovation and sustainable economic growth. To this end—in collaboration with Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) —we have launched the SD Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence (SDCEE).
Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, SDCEE is the premier centre for individuals looking to build and develop their entrepreneurial skills to create a successful venture.
With over 200+ years of collective industrial experience of its founders and mentors, SDCEE is focused towards promoting entrepreneurial excellence through exceptional mentorship, entrepreneurship training programs, and consulting services.
Our programs have been designed to combine rigorous, updated curriculum with practical learning to maximize real-world application and impact.
Founder’s message
During my 2 decade-long career as an entrepreneur, I have been able to learn about and create businesses across 15 industries. Over this period, I have had the privilege of being involved with around 25 startups and have invested in more than 100 companies.
However, as an entrepreneur, I have noted that while business institutes provide the necessary knowledge to help individuals begin their entrepreneurial journey, they seldom provide opportunities or skills to develop raw ideas into a full-fledged business accurately.
To bridge this gap and meet the requirements of the next generation of entrepreneurs, we have created the SD Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence (SDCEE) in collaboration with the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship based in Rotterdam.
We intend to empower the future generation of entrepreneurs with resourceful and helpful courses, networking opportunities, developmental skills, and the right assistance to kickstart their business idea.
We have created immersive and engaging programs to offer you the right platform to startup and scale your idea.
Empower yourself. Empower your future.
Shaping entrepreneurs of the future in the UAE
In 2021, the UAE announced the “National Entrepreneurship Agenda”, wherein the country has committed to the following objectives:
- The UAE will become an entrepreneurial nation by 2031.
- Home to 10 unicorn start-up companies by 2031
- One of the top 3 countries in the Global Entrepreneurship Index
The National Agenda includes 29 initiatives aimed at enhancing the business environment and entrepreneurial mindset in the country. The UAE is already one of the world’s most popular financial hubs. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology coupled with a no-corporate tax environment, it is the place for entrepreneurs looking to set up their new venture.
At SDCEE, we understand and intend to promote the desired skills required to start a business in the UAE. We have collaborated with various corporate, academic and government entities that would further enhance your experience on your journey towards successful entrepreneurship.
- Emirati and expat professionals looking to advance their career
- Startup entrepreneurs looking for a training program to help launch a new business
- Enterprises seeking to scale the growth of their existing business
- High school students wanting to develop their skills for university placement or to start their own business
- Emirati business owners seeking guidance to grow their ventures
- Business investment professionals seeking new startup partnerships
Our Values
Excellence
SDCEE is committed to providing exceptional programs and services with our unparalleled industry experience.
Collaboration
We have partnered with some of the popular entrepreneurship institutions from around the world, including ECE and DTEC (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus)
Integrity
SDCEE maintains the highest level of transparency through integrity and ethical practices.
Inclusion
We believe in promoting diversity and provide an inclusive, dynamic and positive environment.
Innovation
Our innovative programs combined with years of experience help SDCEE have a proactive approach towards emerging startup trends.
Accountability
Our in-house experts are committed towards deploying the right resources to fulfill all missions and goals on time.
