Rapid Innovation Accelerator programme to address COVID-19 challenges in Oman
By: Times News Service
Muscat: Al Jabr, an Omani company focusing on startup development and corporate innovation has launched the Rapid Innovation Accelerator programme in partnership with the United Kingdom’s innovation centre and co-working space, Plexal.
This virtual-first, six-week programme will connect digital innovators in Oman with counterparts in the UK to help them in developing technology-led solutions and overcoming challenges posed by COVID-19.
Al Jabr and Plexal’s innovation team analysed the impact of COVID-19 on Omani society and businesses earlier in 2020 and the response to the pandemic from UK startups, to design the Rapid Innovation Accelerator. It has selected mentors from across Oman and the UK to support Omani entrepreneurs through a bespoke educational programme that includes workshops and mentoring.