Running: cohort from 17 October to 21 November 2026
The Young CEO by Klaster: teen entrepreneurship at DIFC
A 6-week entrepreneurship programme at DIFC for ages 14-20. Teens work on a live business challenge set by a real DIFC company, build an AI solution and pitch it on Demo Day. Sessions run on Saturdays at DIFC Innovation One (Dubai AI Campus); no coding experience is needed.
About The Young CEO by Klaster
The Young CEO by Klaster is a 6-week entrepreneurship programme at DIFC, Dubai, for teenagers aged 14 to 20. Participants work on a live business challenge set by a real DIFC company, build an AI solution and pitch it on Demo Day. Sessions run on Saturdays at DIFC Innovation One (Dubai AI Campus). No coding experience is needed, and Klaster says selection is based on motivation rather than grades.
At a glance
- Ages
- 14 to 20
- Length
- 6 weeks, Saturdays 11:00 to 13:00
- Current cohort
- 17 October to 21 November 2026 (check the website for the next intake)
- Where
- DIFC Innovation One (Dubai AI Campus), DIFC
- Fee
- AED 3,000 (as stated by Klaster, October 2026)
- Prerequisites
- No coding experience needed
Questions people ask
What is The Young CEO programme in Dubai?
A 6-week entrepreneurship programme run by Klaster at DIFC for ages 14 to 20. Teens solve a live challenge for a real DIFC company, build an AI solution and pitch it on Demo Day.
Who can join The Young CEO by Klaster?
Teenagers aged 14 to 20. No coding experience is needed, and Klaster says it selects participants on motivation rather than grades.
How much does The Young CEO cost?
Klaster stated a fee of AED 3,000 for the October to November 2026 cohort. Confirm the current fee with Klaster before applying.
Does The Young CEO include an internship?
Klaster says that 10 of the 25 students earn a paid one-month internship at a DIFC company, based on performance. It is not guaranteed.
When does the next Young CEO cohort start?
The current cohort runs from 17 October to 21 November 2026 on Saturdays. For later intakes, check theyoungceo.klaster.me or email hello@klaster.me.
About this listing
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