Dukan

6

Projects Supported

Dukan, Displaced Women Entrepreneurs Project

This initiative aims to empower displaced young women in Al-Turbah, Taiz, by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills, resources, and mentorship to launch social enterprises that address local challenges through technological innovation.

230

Applicants

20

Particpants

10

Innovative Tech Projects

$30K

Seed Funding

Project Objectives

Creating social innovation through entrepreneurship

The Dukan project enables 50 displaced women to develop entrepreneurial skills and transform ideas into viable business models that address economic and social issues in their communities. Core goals include:

Equip participants with knowledge in business planning, finance, marketing, and legal frameworks.

Foster the creation of 10 technology-driven projects to solve local challenges.

Promote social entrepreneurship and digital innovation in conflict-affected areas.

Support the top-performing 6 teams with financial and technical resources to launch their startups.

Wider Impact

Beyond capacity building, the program contributes to:

Economic empowerment of displaced women.

Encouragement of tech-based community innovation.

Gender equity through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Key Outcomes & Deliverables

Empowerment through skills, mentorship, and real-world application

Comprehensive training in business, technology, and soft skills

Development of 10 team-based social enterprise ideas

Ongoing mentorship with experienced entrepreneurs

Seed funding and incubation support for selected teams

Expected Outcomes

Expected Outcomes for Empowerment and Inclusion in Tech

Short-term

Strengthened entrepreneurial and tech capacities Team-based project development and implementation Market-ready solutions for local issues

Long-term

Viable women-led startups solving real problems Formation of a female entrepreneurship ecosystem in Taiz Increased visibility and representation of women in tech and business

And more

Dukan, Web Full-stack Bootcamp

- Displaced women in Al-Turbah, Taiz
- Aged between 18–32 years
- Aspiring social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas

The project emphasizes using accessible tech tools to empower entrepreneurs. Participants learn to leverage digital platforms for marketing, planning, communication, and product development while receiving mentorship on tech-for-good approaches.

Training Camp:
Intensive business and tech skills training in Al-Turbah with a focus on social entrepreneurship.

Mentorship & Team Formation:
50 participants grouped into 10 teams, receiving expert mentoring and local/regional exposure.

Pitching & Selection:
10 teams present their startup ideas; 6 selected for full incubation support.

Incubation & Seed Funding:
Selected teams gain access to resources, funding ($30,000 total), and a business incubator for 6 months.