RAK FTZ unveils 'Startup Champ Competition'
RAS AL KHAIMAH, August 17, 2015
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) has launched a competition that will challenge aspiring businessmen to present their innovative and unique business plans for a chance to win a business set-up package.
The RAK FTZ Startup Champ Competition announcement coincided with the monthly Arabian Business Startup Academy workshop, said a statemnet.
Ahmad Numan, director of marketing and corporate communications, said: “RAK FTZ organised the Startup Champ Competition to encourage creativity and innovation among startup entrepreneurs. This initiative is focused on nurturing new innovators, and helping them become tomorrow’s business leaders.
“The most promising candidate will be rewarded with a business set-up package at RAK FTZ, including a business licence, a world-class facility and comprehensive business support services that are specifically designed to sustain startup growth.”
The competition is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs who can submit their business plans beginning today (August 17), and no later than September 17, said the statement.
The awarding ceremony of the successful candidate will be held at the free zone’s newly opened Boulevard Business Centre in Downtown Dubai, which provides a complete range of services for both existing and prospective RAK FTZ clients, it said.
“We have the utmost respect for small and medium-sized enterprises as they have always been a major contributor to the diverse economy of Ras Al Khaimah and RAK FTZ," said Numan.
"The RAK FTZ Startup Champ Competition is our way of showing relentless support to existing and future SMEs in the region," he added. - TradeArabia News Service
