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investment from Oraseya Capital via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee)
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The landmark startup investment program from Oraseya Capital.
SANDBOX is the landmark startup investment program from Oraseya Capital, designed for ambitious pre-Seed to Seed stage technology entrepreneurs. If you’re looking to take your startup to the next level, read on…
12 reasons to apply
investment from Oraseya Capital via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee)
Tens of hours of workshops covering 9 pillars
1:1 mentoring with expert practitioners
Coworking space for you and your team
$1m+ of in-kind credits from our partners
Financial diagnostics to best position you for funding
Tailored legal diagnostics and support
A like-minded community of highly ambitious founders and guests
Regular pitch deck reviews and workshops
Opportunity to avail business license, if required
Exposure to VCs and Angels across MENA
Local exposure at startup events
Applications close end of November.
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“Fast become one of the most sought-after startup programs in the region.”
Everything is designed to help you scale and ultimately raise funds. The program is structured around 9 pillars to cover all bases:
We’re the first startup program in the region to lay emphasis on wellbeing and performance.
Throughout SANDBOX, founders can expect a flexible curriculum of content and a series of sprints focusing on growth and fundraising. The program sees founders develop a habit of feedback and accountability; rewarding those that make significant progress. SANDBOX is uniquely structured into 2 phases.
3-stage application process including submitting an application form, presenting on a screening call, then pitching to the SANDBOX Selection Committee.
Form → Screening call → Selection CommitteeDeep-dive 2-months focusing on diagnostics, product-market-fit, and positioning.
Diagnostics · PMF · PositioningAll startups pitch to the SANDBOX Investment Committee. Those shortlisted are invited to Phase 2 and receive an investment of $150,000 from Oraseya Capital via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee).
$150,000 SAFEIntensive 3-months focusing on investor-readiness, commercialisation, and growth.
Investor-readiness · Commercialisation · GrowthAt the end of Phase 2, the program wraps up with the SANDBOX Demo Day whereby founders pitch to investors from around the region and around the world.
Regional + international investorsSessions, pitch days, 1:1s and Demo Day at Oraseya Capital in Dubai Silicon Oasis. This is where the work happens.
SANDBOX is uniquely structured around 9 pillars, to accelerate your learning.
Building a product is one thing, building a scalable product is another.
From optimising sales funnel conversion to enhancing web traffic, hit the ground running.
Grow your client base from 10-to-100-to-1000+, whilst becoming “investor ready”.
Deep dive diagnostics to help you best prepare for your funding rounds.
Being a founder is incredibly stressful. SANDBOX prioritizes the mental health of you and your team.
$3000 worth of legal support, plus 1:1s and workshops from startup lawyers.
Strategy and planning are one thing, but execution is another.
From pitch reviews to datarooms, work with professional investors.
From SEO and SEM to referral programs and guerilla marketing.
Since its inception in 2022, SANDBOX has “fast become one of the most sought-after startup programs in the region.”
Having received 7,500+ applications and enrolling 100+ startups across 8 cohorts. The secret is simple: founder centricity.
The SANDBOX Alumni are constantly growing. Joining the Alumni means you have access to funding, exposure to investors, introductions to world-class mentors, and much more.
Alumni and current cohort, as listed on sandboxaccelerator.com.
Operators, investors and program staff who have run eight cohorts and sat across the table from more than 7,500 founders.
It’s no secret that founders need help. From software credits to bespoke advice, we’ve partnered with some of the best-in-class so that you can hit the ground running, fast.
We're not only one of the most founder-centric programs, we’re also the most transparent. With 40+ FAQs, we’ve left no stone unturned. Of course, if there’s anything else you’d like to know, get in touch with us.
The next SANDBOX cohort commences in Q3 2026. Applications close end of November, and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.
Startups shortlisted after the Phase 1 internal pitch receive an investment of $150,000 from Oraseya Capital via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee).
A 3-stage application process: submit an application form, present on a screening call, then pitch to the SANDBOX Selection Committee.
Two phases across 5 months. Phase 1 “Diagnostics” (2 months) focuses on diagnostics, product-market-fit and positioning. Phase 2 “Sprints” (3 months) focuses on investor-readiness, commercialisation and growth, wrapping up with the SANDBOX Demo Day.
SANDBOX is designed for ambitious pre-Seed to Seed stage technology entrepreneurs. Full details are covered in our 40+ FAQs.
