Procedure per The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.
How SkillUp is structured
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Know where SkillUp sits
SkillUp is one of the three main programmes of the Entrepreneurial Nation initiative; the other two are StartUp and ScaleUp. It was launched in partnership with Emirates Schools Establishment and Bizworld, and its aim is to develop the national entrepreneurship landscape.
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Pick your category
The programme is divided into three categories: the Student programme, the Volunteer programme, and the Teachers programme. Choose the one that matches your role.
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The Student programme
This focuses on teaching the skills needed to establish and run companies, apart from other skills of the 21st century.
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The Volunteer programme
This offers membership in the Entrepreneurial Nation's network of ambassadors, the opportunity to participate in the Entrepreneurial Nation initiative's events, and a participation certificate, as well as the opportunity to provide mentorship to students and young entrepreneurs.
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The Teachers programme
This offers the benefits above and, in addition, the opportunity to participate in an educational trip to Silicon Valley in the United States.
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Check the current tracks and how to join
SkillUp has four tracks in its first phase. Enrolment details, eligibility and any current figures are not fixed here — confirm the latest tracks and the exact way to apply on the authority's website before you commit.
Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.
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